Downsizers - November 2020 Team Chat
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Megan is officially falling apart ....I am not sure if I have a sinus infection or a zit coming on but the pressure on the left side of my face is unbearable and its swollen ... I have had a headache since yesterday ... my foot and hips hurts real bad .......sorry for being so whiny but I do not do well with pain or being sick .......I hope everyone else is doing good .......going back to laying down ... I came over to my computer to pay bills and to check in with everyone
Feel better! It’s ok to whine. I totally get not doing well with pain. Hugs!
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iHUSTLE4MUSCLE wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Megan is officially falling apart ....I am not sure if I have a sinus infection or a zit coming on but the pressure on the left side of my face is unbearable and its swollen ... I have had a headache since yesterday ... my foot and hips hurts real bad .......sorry for being so whiny but I do not do well with pain or being sick .......I hope everyone else is doing good .......going back to laying down ... I came over to my computer to pay bills and to check in with everyone
I totally condone, 😣whining, 🏆winning and 🍷wining😆, but I seriously hope you feel better Megan. It sucks to get sidelined by pain or injuries. Hope you feel better🌷🤗
Thank you so much .... it does suck because I feel like I found my mojo and I haven't worked out since Friday ughhh2 -
Check-in for 11/15
Steps (goal=8.5K): ✅
Water (goal= 80oz):✅
Carb goal= 145g:✅
Fat goal= 40g:✅
Protein= 105g: ❌ -8g
Fiber= 28g: ❌ -6g
Exercise: ✅
Not a bad day. The goal is to be +/-5g of each macro. So, yesterday was pretty close. This week I’m pushing my step goal to 8750 😱
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Weekend Challenge: 7 points 👎🏼
1. Sit at the table whenever you eat: ❌❌❌
2. Make a list each day: ❌❌✅ (shopping list)
4. One song workout: ❌❌❌
5. Set a water goal (80oz): ✅✅✅
6. Track everything I eat: ✅✅✅
I knew this one wasn’t going to be a success for me and I’m ok with that. I rarely sit at the table and I am not a list maker. I worked out but not to music.2 -
eaturpasta wrote: »Weekend Challenge: 3 points
1. Sit at the table whenever you eat: ✅
2. Make a list each day: ❌
3. One song workout: ❌
4. Set a water goal (80oz): ✅
5. Track everything I eat: ✅
Is this per day or for the weekend total?TASCascalho wrote: »Hi all,
First of all I want to apologize for not updating sooner. Terrible week in terms of nutrition and dieting. Completely went overboard with my weekend cheat meals and completely blew all the work done.
Managed to gain 800grs Friday-on-Friday due to being irresponsible and eat like an idiot like there was no tomorrow.
When I finally went below 80Kg, I totally sabotaged myself.
This week is not going great as well, let's see how it ends.... Again, apologies for not updating sooner and even if it is out of time, I want to continue posting here to keep me accountable for the mistakes I made.
Hope everyone is well and safe!
I was wondering what happened to you. You can pull your week together. You will get below 80kg again. Here’s to a good week.CW 220.2
PW 221.8
LTD 24.8
Slowly working back down after a lazy tracking stretch. I'm focusing on my NSVs this week, since the beginning of the year my hips are down 4.25 inches and my waist 2.5 inches!
Congrats on the loss! Your NSV is amazing!1 -
@mszoueb - keep fighting! Maybe we won’t lose much between now and the beginning of the year but a couple more pounds is better than gaining. Planning will keep you on track and make the holidays easier to manage
@Z10Rtza - sorry that your legs are hurting. You should definitely get a Fitbit. You can even have little challenges with your girlfriend in the app.
@lelbarou - I admire you determination to get out there and walk in all kinds of weather.
@mari_moulin - sometimes you just need to recharge. Enjoy your time on the sofa 🛋
@rlaskey2 - great planning!
@shortyjmorgan1 - stress eating is a hard nut to crack. Glad you are back
@iHUSTLE4MUSCLE - I’m sorry that you had a rough weekend
@Megan_smartiepants1970 - sorry you aren’t felling well. Get some rest and take care of yourself. You will get your mojo back.
@Tazaria87 - glad you feel recharged after your rest day. I hope your dad recovers soon.
@lindamtuck2018 - take care of that asthma and don’t push yourself too hard. We bought a lot of new furniture when we moved in July. You are lucky to be doing it this time of year. I bet you will find some good bargains
@TASCascalho - it’s just one week and the damage is not permanent. Flush out all f the sodium and scale back your cheat day this weekend. It will be back below 80 before you know it
@Case0099 - amazing loss of inches!
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I sincerely hope you get to feeling better soon!
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@lindatuck2018 does it matter if we change our weigh-in day? mine was supposed to be today but I think it's too close to the weekend. Can I make it Friday?1
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@lindatuck2018 does it matter if we change our weigh-in day? mine was supposed to be today but I think it's too close to the weekend. Can I make it Friday?
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
I love your solution to walking during a storm. Was it still windy when you walked to the gas station? Great job on the weekend challenge and I really enjoyed reading your gratitude lists.
Yeah I still nearly blew away on the way to the gas station. Granted, it wasn't as bad. It died down a touch for about 15 min which was great, considering I was outside without a coat on haha
Thankyou, I loved making the gratitude lists! I work with some woman on other things and I always tell them to focus on gratitude. And it was nice to do more than "do as I say, not as I do" hahaMegan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Good Morning Wonderful Downsizers ....No walk outside today .... I have had a headache since yesterday early afternoon... my foot with the screw in it is very painful and my hips are screaming (I always hurt when it goes from hot to cold) ....I will find something to do here at the house for exercise .... I have tons of workout dvd's
Great job with everyone's losses and NSV
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Megan is officially falling apart ....I am not sure if I have a sinus infection or a zit coming on but the pressure on the left side of my face is unbearable and its swollen ... I have had a headache since yesterday ... my foot and hips hurts real bad .......sorry for being so whiny but I do not do well with pain or being sick .......I hope everyone else is doing good .......going back to laying down ... I came over to my computer to pay bills and to check in with everyone
Oh dear hunni that's not good at all. Sending you hugs and love. Really hoping that tomorrow is a better day for you! Rest is very important at times like this!Daily Post November 15
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 128oz
Steps 2670
Exercise- Full rest day
The rest day was definitely needed and my muscles appreciated it. Will get back into the exercise today! Thank you to everyone who showed confidence in me about my goal post! It helps keep my motivation up.
My parents technically get released from quarantine in a couple days but mom says my dad is still sick. I'm praying he recovers soon.
I was talking to a friend of mine that did a lot of long-distance running and she was telling me how important rest days are. The muscles need time to regenerate and heal from even small bouts of exercise. And if it's more intensive, then time is even more important! Great stuff knowing when your body needs healing time!
Praying for your parents, I am sure he is over the worst of it but it can still be a little scary, especially when you are on the outside looking in!!iHUSTLE4MUSCLE wrote: »
Thank you so much, and to @lindamtuck2018 also. I used to depend a lot on going out and going to the gym to get over the depression I waive back and forth with and now with Covid, I can't do either thing. It's very hard to stay motivated and keep positive through it all.
Do you have a gym buddy or someone you could exercise with? Maybe you could put on a youtube video via zoom and do some exercise that way? I am going to dig out my wii fit for the winter months I think. I have the Just Dance games and I loooooove it. Flailing around like an idiot, and it's a bloody good workout!CW 220.2
PW 221.8
LTD 24.8
Slowly working back down after a lazy tracking stretch. I'm focusing on my NSVs this week, since the beginning of the year my hips are down 4.25 inches and my waist 2.5 inches!
That's a good loss! and wonderful NSV, that's awesome!Weekend Challenge: 7 points 👎🏼
1. Sit at the table whenever you eat: ❌❌❌
2. Make a list each day: ❌❌✅ (shopping list)
4. One song workout: ❌❌❌
5. Set a water goal (80oz): ✅✅✅
6. Track everything I eat: ✅✅✅
I knew this one wasn’t going to be a success for me and I’m ok with that. I rarely sit at the table and I am not a list maker. I worked out but not to music.
7 points is 7 points, that's great!
Eating at the table is not something I do much either. Usually my comfy recliner and my lap my dining table lol. It was interesting to try something different, but like i said on one of the days, i sat down in my recliner with my breakfast and realised after a mouthful "dammit, need to sit at the table" haha.
I was going to keep up with it, but my back was hurting after work... and needed to not be sitting upright.
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Nov 16th Check in
* Track food ✅
* Stay under calorie goal ✅
* Not restrict ✅
* Drink 2L water minimum ✅
Walks this week- 0 (goal of 3)
Steps- 7176
I kinda wanted to walk tonight but I am still feeling super hormonal and bloaty and *blah*. Even more so tonight. **and it's not even the time yet if ya catch my drift**
I am also feeling super tired. My work day was shorter so I'm not sure why I feel this bad.
On a positive though, I have 3 days off now. Tuesdays are always super busy with appointments (chiropractor and therapy) and other bits and bobs. Wednesday I am going to the dentist to get 4 bloody fillings -_- I have 10 cavities. I guess I am paying the price for poor self-care over the last decade. But at least I am getting it done.
And Thursday my wife is going out for a few hours so I can do some things around the apartment! As random as it sounds, I can't do anything when she is around. I'll have 20 things to do, and if she's home I'll be half way into something and she'll remind me of another 15 things to do lol. So once she goes out, spring winter cleaning.
tonight is just chilling and taking it easy. Hopefully I can have an early night and get up earlier and maybe get a walk in in the morning if my body allows it!
Have a great night all
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My hips hurt! I have decided not to walk for 3 days. I went to the chiropractor last week and am going this week. I’m doing yoga too. So —- today’s steps = 4,383
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checkin day 11/16/2020
weigh in day is Friday
Steps for today 22002 -
What a day...... My new Fitbit stopped syncing. Spent over an hour on the phone with support, trying everything! I am going to send it back for a full refund. I'm just disgusted and frustrated. As a last ditch, support had me re-setup/reinstall my FB... as if this was the first time for this device. I thought, well, if it works, I will be ok with losing all my data. F**k. Even that didn't work. Then "support guy" tells me that Sense isn't fully compatible with my Samsung A71 5G..... I very calmly said, I was told in October, before buying it, that it was compatible. Now, I could have checked this compatibility issue on my own. I did not. My Ionic stopped functioning after 3 years. All I could see was new FB. So, I'm tired, want to cry (I won't.) It would totally freak hubs out. So here's to "First World" problems. I'll figure it out. This is the short version... Thanks for listening. I'll check back in with a better attitude!!
P.S. I did get a discount coupon for 50% off another model of FB......
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Check in November 16
Track - yes (under)
Exercise - yes
Steps - 13191
PW - 343
CW - 338. 6 (4.4 loss)
LTD - 31.4
I had a good walk and weigh loss yesterday, but my day was marred by other things. I went for yet another biopsy for my thyroid. It's been indeterminate twice. He told me that if that happens again this time, then I need surgery. He said that chances are that means it's cancerous or pre-cancerous and I need to have the nodules out. It's still not for certain, but somehow I just felt what is going to happen. He did too. He asked if he could do a pre-surgery test in case I might need it. I said to go ahead. If I have the surgery, it's a two week recovery period. I'm scared about how painful it will be...I think the recovery period will be difficult.
Anyway, It is not confirmed yet, but I'm pretty sure it's coming...will keep you posted.
Not surprisingly, I have been feeling sad. I'm sure I just need time to digest it.
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littleflutterby wrote: »Nov 16th Check in
* Track food ✅
* Stay under calorie goal ✅
* Not restrict ✅
* Drink 2L water minimum ✅
Walks this week- 0 (goal of 3)
Steps- 7176
I kinda wanted to walk tonight but I am still feeling super hormonal and bloaty and *blah*. Even more so tonight. **and it's not even the time yet if ya catch my drift**
I am also feeling super tired. My work day was shorter so I'm not sure why I feel this bad.
On a positive though, I have 3 days off now. Tuesdays are always super busy with appointments (chiropractor and therapy) and other bits and bobs. Wednesday I am going to the dentist to get 4 bloody fillings -_- I have 10 cavities. I guess I am paying the price for poor self-care over the last decade. But at least I am getting it done.
And Thursday my wife is going out for a few hours so I can do some things around the apartment! As random as it sounds, I can't do anything when she is around. I'll have 20 things to do, and if she's home I'll be half way into something and she'll remind me of another 15 things to do lol. So once she goes out, spring winter cleaning.
tonight is just chilling and taking it easy. Hopefully I can have an early night and get up earlier and maybe get a walk in in the morning if my body allows it!
Have a great night all
Sounds like a busy few days. Get some rest!My hips hurt! I have decided not to walk for 3 days. I went to the chiropractor last week and am going this week. I’m doing yoga too. So —- today’s steps = 4,383
Nov. 16
Taking a break from walking sounds like a good idea. If your hips keep hurting you need to get it checked out.What a day...... My new Fitbit stopped syncing. Spent over an hour on the phone with support, trying everything! I am going to send it back for a full refund. I'm just disgusted and frustrated. As a last ditch, support had me re-setup/reinstall my FB... as if this was the first time for this device. I thought, well, if it works, I will be ok with losing all my data. F**k. Even that didn't work. Then "support guy" tells me that Sense isn't fully compatible with my Samsung A71 5G..... I very calmly said, I was told in October, before buying it, that it was compatible. Now, I could have checked this compatibility issue on my own. I did not. My Ionic stopped functioning after 3 years. All I could see was new FB. So, I'm tired, want to cry (I won't.) It would totally freak hubs out. So here's to "First World" problems. I'll figure it out. This is the short version... Thanks for listening. I'll check back in with a better attitude!!
P.S. I did get a discount coupon for 50% off another model of FB......
I hope you get your Fitbit figured out. It is so frustrating trying to deal with customer support. If I am reading this right you are going to get a full refund on the one you have plus a 50% off coupon. That is amazing.Check in November 16
Track - yes (under)
Exercise - yes
Steps - 13191
PW - 343
CW - 338. 6 (4.4 loss)
LTD - 31.4
I had a good walk and weigh loss yesterday, but my day was marred by other things. I went for yet another biopsy for my thyroid. It's been indeterminate twice. He told me that if that happens again this time, then I need surgery. He said that chances are that means it's cancerous or pre-cancerous and I need to have the nodules out. It's still not for certain, but somehow I just felt what is going to happen. He did too. He asked if he could do a pre-surgery test in case I might need it. I said to go ahead. If I have the surgery, it's a two week recovery period. I'm scared about how painful it will be...I think the recovery period will be difficult.
Anyway, It is not confirmed yet, but I'm pretty sure it's coming...will keep you posted.
Not surprisingly, I have been feeling sad. I'm sure I just need time to digest it.
I hope you don’t have to get surgery but if it is cancerous/precancerous that is for the best. I can’t imagine how hard it is to deal with this. It is ok to be sad and take your time to come to terms with it.0 -
Check-in: Monday Nov 16
• 30 active minutes - 106 min ✔️
• Water 2L - 2.5 ✔️
• 10,000 steps - 13,146 ✔️
• no carbs for dinner - fail ✖️
Happy Turn Up Tuesday Team!
I’m running late today as I’ve been running around with errands and appointments all morning.
I had my final appointment with my surgeon and nurse today to remove the last of my staples and to give me instructions for the next 3 months until my next follow up appointment. They say everything is as it should be and I’ve healed nicely. Just a couple more days with a bandage on my back and I’m done with bandages. He says to slowly start workouts (walking to start off with) which I’ve already done, and to move forward slowly depending on how I’m feeling. Nothing crazy for another month tho so I won’t be doing my runs just yet. He says it’s most important to listen to my body. It will let me know if and when I’m ready.
This afternoon in will continue on my house chores (mostly laundry) and taking it easy. I might go out for a walk as well.
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.
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Yesterday I grocery shopped and made my breakfast and lunch for the week and some hard boiled eggs for snacks. I tracked the calories for today as well. I have plans for dinners just not sure what I will make each day. My kids have activities mom-wed starting this week so planning will be helpful. I only walked yesterday I was sore from my double workout the day before. My weight was up quiet a bit over the weekend but thankfully already starting to come down.
I wish inoculé get myself into meal prepping for the week. But our schedule is all over the place and impossible to stick to a routine.shortyjmorgan1 wrote: »After my surprise belated birthday gift from my husband I am no way behind on my weight loss and my steps. The time away from things was needed but now I have to repair the damage done because of my stress eating. You guys are rock stars.
CW:171.2
You can do this. We are all here to do it with you! 💪🏻iHUSTLE4MUSCLE wrote: »Had a real battle with depression over the weekend and binged a lot.
I hope you are feeling a little better today. I know depression is not something you get over just like that. Butninsonhopwnyoi have a little more sunshine today ❤️Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Good Morning Wonderful Downsizers ....No walk outside today .... I have had a headache since yesterday early afternoon... my foot with the screw in it is very painful and my hips are screaming (I always hurt when it goes from hot to cold) ....I will find something to do here at the house for exercise .... I have tons of workout dvd's
Great job with everyone's losses and NSV
I’m so sorry you are having so much pain I do hope you get some relief soon ❤️The rest day was definitely needed and my muscles appreciated it. Will get back into the exercise today! Thank you to everyone who showed confidence in me about my goal post! It helps keep my motivation up.
My parents technically get released from quarantine in a couple days but mom says my dad is still sick. I'm praying he recovers soon.
Continued prayers for them. I think it’s best for the to stay safe until they are 100% better.lindamtuck2018 wrote: »I am having a hard time getting moving today! I am wheezy today and it is making me frustrated. I get so tired when my asthma acts up. I am going to use my puffers and attempt a walk in a bit.
My Newfie dinner was delicious last night. My weight is up but I expected that. My hubby prepped everything last night to make soup today. I threw it in the crockpot and we will have yummy soup tonight.
I realized my move is in 6 weeks. Today I am going to put everything on paper to be done before then. We are buying a lot of new furniture and I hope there is some great Black Friday sales next week.
Have a super start to the week!
Weekly goals
1. Stay within calorie goal
2. Drink 70 ounces of water
3. Sleep 7.5 hours daily
4. No binge eating/late night snacking
5. Walk 3 times/week
I’m glad your dinner was a success. You are right, that weight will come down in heartbeat. Fingers crossed for some nice furniture
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PW- 340.8
CW- 337
loss- 3.8 (again lol)
LTD- 38lb
Ya know what, I am pretty ok with that. That's, what 11.4lb in 3 weeks? I get myself caught up on the number so much that I get obsessed. AND I know if I continue to do that, then I will just give up, feeling defeated even though I'm doing perfectly splendidly.
I did the maths today- even though I was claiming to be "abstinent" my food plan before all this was very loose. Tuesdays, after my chiropractor, was always mcdonalds brekkie. Always. The calories for that meal was 1420. FOR ONE MEAL and an iced coffee. Insane! I am literally eating that much all day.
Today is takeout Tuesday- I have asked the wife if we could have sushi for supper. I love me some sushi. And I can pre-plan and measure everything to not go over my calories. Even though it is my weigh in day and I want to have a night off the salads, doesn't mean I want to allow myself to go over.
I used to do that when I lost weight last time. I would have a greasy meal which made me so queasy after (because my body wasnt used to it) and then i would spend all week just catching up.
This time, I can have both a treat and it be cleaner. I have promised myself no fast food, because I always over eat it and never feel satisfied. No potato chips because same thing. Sugar is easy for me now because it's been 2 years. I don't even miss my Peach (no refined sugar added) tea at starbucks. I just drink water when I'm at work.
So anyway I'm up with the worms today. Went to bed around 11, asleep before midnight and i woke up naturally at 6.52. Decided at 7 to get up. hopefully if i keep doing this, I can actually get up naturally earlier every day! The only thing that will make me stumble is on Friday nights, because I work til nearly 11pm every night. But, friday is a ways away yet, it's only Tuesday 2 -
Check in November 16
Track - yes (under)
Exercise - yes
Steps - 13191
PW - 343
CW - 338. 6 (4.4 loss)
LTD - 31.4
I had a good walk and weigh loss yesterday, but my day was marred by other things. I went for yet another biopsy for my thyroid. It's been indeterminate twice. He told me that if that happens again this time, then I need surgery. He said that chances are that means it's cancerous or pre-cancerous and I need to have the nodules out. It's still not for certain, but somehow I just felt what is going to happen. He did too. He asked if he could do a pre-surgery test in case I might need it. I said to go ahead. If I have the surgery, it's a two week recovery period. I'm scared about how painful it will be...I think the recovery period will be difficult.
Anyway, It is not confirmed yet, but I'm pretty sure it's coming...will keep you posted.
Not surprisingly, I have been feeling sad. I'm sure I just need time to digest it.
Bloody hell, girly, you are rocking it this month!
I'm sorry about your health stuff. That's scary. Just know we are here for you, as emotional support/cheerleaders with the extra super "you got this" pompoms.0 -
littleflutterby wrote: »Nov 16th Check in
* Track food ✅
* Stay under calorie goal ✅
* Not restrict ✅
* Drink 2L water minimum ✅
Walks this week- 0 (goal of 3)
Steps- 7176
I kinda wanted to walk tonight but I am still feeling super hormonal and bloaty and *blah*. Even more so tonight. **and it's not even the time yet if ya catch my drift**
I am also feeling super tired. My work day was shorter so I'm not sure why I feel this bad.
On a positive though, I have 3 days off now. Tuesdays are always super busy with appointments (chiropractor and therapy) and other bits and bobs. Wednesday I am going to the dentist to get 4 bloody fillings -_- I have 10 cavities. I guess I am paying the price for poor self-care over the last decade. But at least I am getting it done.
And Thursday my wife is going out for a few hours so I can do some things around the apartment! As random as it sounds, I can't do anything when she is around. I'll have 20 things to do, and if she's home I'll be half way into something and she'll remind me of another 15 things to do lol. So once she goes out, spring winter cleaning.
tonight is just chilling and taking it easy. Hopefully I can have an early night and get up earlier and maybe get a walk in in the morning if my body allows it!
Have a great night all
I love how you are doing so much to take care of yourself. Letting yourself off the hook about taking that walk is what you needed at the time. Enjoy your time off...hope it isn't all business.
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Tracked Yes
Under calories No
Steps 11,891 tracked
Exercise chest/triceps workout
Typical Monday at home with the kids in this new norm. Busy afternoon getting my workout in and chores, before taking my daughter to volleyball and running errands to round out the day with teacher Confernces. I ate all my planned meals until dinner where I couldn’t find the right meat for my recipe so just threw something quick together but tracked it. I tracked everything until things started to go downhill after dinner.0 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Megan is officially falling apart ....I am not sure if I have a sinus infection or a zit coming on but the pressure on the left side of my face is unbearable and its swollen ... I have had a headache since yesterday ... my foot and hips hurts real bad .......sorry for being so whiny but I do not do well with pain or being sick .......I hope everyone else is doing good .......going back to laying down ... I came over to my computer to pay bills and to check in with everyone
Oh Megan you’ve had a rough time these past few days. Info hope it gets better soon.TASCascalho wrote: »Hi all,
First of all I want to apologize for not updating sooner. Terrible week in terms of nutrition and dieting. Completely went overboard with my weekend cheat meals and completely blew all the work done.
Managed to gain 800grs Friday-on-Friday due to being irresponsible and eat like an idiot like there was no tomorrow.
When I finally went below 80Kg, I totally sabotaged myself.
This week is not going great as well, let's see how it ends.... Again, apologies for not updating sooner and even if it is out of time, I want to continue posting here to keep me accountable for the mistakes I made.
Hope everyone is well and safe!
Glad that ou were able to check in. Forgive yourself for the bad week and turn the page. Just remember every new week, day, hour, minute, second....is a new chance to do it right. You’ve got this.Slowly working back down after a lazy tracking stretch. I'm focusing on my NSVs this week, since the beginning of the year my hips are down 4.25 inches and my waist 2.5 inches!
I love measurement NSV’s. Those are better measurements of how far you’ve come rather than the scale.
Not a bad day. The goal is to be +/-5g of each macro. So, yesterday was pretty close. This week I’m pushing my step goal to 8750 😱
You are doing great. I admire how important these details are to you 💪🏻1 -
mari_moulin wrote: »Check-in: Monday Nov 16
• 30 active minutes - 106 min ✔️
• Water 2L - 2.5 ✔️
• 10,000 steps - 13,146 ✔️
• no carbs for dinner - fail ✖️
Happy Turn Up Tuesday Team!
I’m running late today as I’ve been running around with errands and appointments all morning.
I had my final appointment with my surgeon and nurse today to remove the last of my staples and to give me instructions for the next 3 months until my next follow up appointment. They say everything is as it should be and I’ve healed nicely. Just a couple more days with a bandage on my back and I’m done with bandages. He says to slowly start workouts (walking to start off with) which I’ve already done, and to move forward slowly depending on how I’m feeling. Nothing crazy for another month tho so I won’t be doing my runs just yet. He says it’s most important to listen to my body. It will let me know if and when I’m ready.
This afternoon in will continue on my house chores (mostly laundry) and taking it easy. I might go out for a walk as well.
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.
That is good news! Before you know it you will be running. Enjoy your walk!littleflutterby wrote: »PW- 340.8
CW- 337
loss- 3.8 (again lol)
LTD- 38lb
Ya know what, I am pretty ok with that. That's, what 11.4lb in 3 weeks? I get myself caught up on the number so much that I get obsessed. AND I know if I continue to do that, then I will just give up, feeling defeated even though I'm doing perfectly splendidly.
I did the maths today- even though I was claiming to be "abstinent" my food plan before all this was very loose. Tuesdays, after my chiropractor, was always mcdonalds brekkie. Always. The calories for that meal was 1420. FOR ONE MEAL and an iced coffee. Insane! I am literally eating that much all day.
Today is takeout Tuesday- I have asked the wife if we could have sushi for supper. I love me some sushi. And I can pre-plan and measure everything to not go over my calories. Even though it is my weigh in day and I want to have a night off the salads, doesn't mean I want to allow myself to go over.
I used to do that when I lost weight last time. I would have a greasy meal which made me so queasy after (because my body wasnt used to it) and then i would spend all week just catching up.
This time, I can have both a treat and it be cleaner. I have promised myself no fast food, because I always over eat it and never feel satisfied. No potato chips because same thing. Sugar is easy for me now because it's been 2 years. I don't even miss my Peach (no refined sugar added) tea at starbucks. I just drink water when I'm at work.
So anyway I'm up with the worms today. Went to bed around 11, asleep before midnight and i woke up naturally at 6.52. Decided at 7 to get up. hopefully if i keep doing this, I can actually get up naturally earlier every day! The only thing that will make me stumble is on Friday nights, because I work til nearly 11pm every night. But, friday is a ways away yet, it's only Tuesday
You are right, don’t get obsessed with the number. You are doing really well! Focus on the fact you have made big changes and you are sticking to them.Tracked Yes
Under calories No
Steps 11,891 tracked
Exercise chest/triceps workout
Typical Monday at home with the kids in this new norm. Busy afternoon getting my workout in and chores, before taking my daughter to volleyball and running errands to round out the day with teacher Confernces. I ate all my planned meals until dinner where I couldn’t find the right meat for my recipe so just threw something quick together but tracked it. I tracked everything until things started to go downhill after dinner.
Great job on the exercise! Tracking can be hard but keep trying everyday.0 -
littleflutterby wrote: »I kinda wanted to walk tonight but I am still feeling super hormonal and bloaty and *blah*. Even more so tonight. **and it's not even the time yet if ya catch my drift**
I am also feeling super tired. My work day was shorter so I'm not sure why I feel this bad.
On a positive though, I have 3 days off now. Tuesdays are always super busy with appointments (chiropractor and therapy) and other bits and bobs. Wednesday I am going to the dentist to get 4 bloody fillings -_- I have 10 cavities. I guess I am paying the price for poor self-care over the last decade. But at least I am getting it done.
And Thursday my wife is going out for a few hours so I can do some things around the apartment! As random as it sounds, I can't do anything when she is around. I'll have 20 things to do, and if she's home I'll be half way into something and she'll remind me of another 15 things to do lol. So once she goes out, spring winter cleaning.
tonight is just chilling and taking it easy. Hopefully I can have an early night and get up earlier and maybe get a walk in in the morning if my body allows it!
Have a great night all
ugh I hear ya on the hormonal and bloaty feeling. I’m right there with you! At least you get to enjoy your 3 days off. Good luck with your appointments, especially the dentist. Ugh teeth issues are the worse. I’d rather give birth to triplets.My hips hurt! I have decided not to walk for 3 days. I went to the chiropractor last week and am going this week. I’m doing yoga too. So —- today’s steps = 4,383
Nov. 16
Few better. Is the chiropractor aligning your hips. Mine did that and it relived all my pain for a good while but it’s something you have to do several times.What a day...... My new Fitbit stopped syncing. Spent over an hour on the phone with support, trying everything! I am going to send it back for a full refund. I'm just disgusted and frustrated. As a last ditch, support had me re-setup/reinstall my FB... as if this was the first time for this device. I thought, well, if it works, I will be ok with losing all my data. F**k. Even that didn't work. Then "support guy" tells me that Sense isn't fully compatible with my Samsung A71 5G..... I very calmly said, I was told in October, before buying it, that it was compatible. Now, I could have checked this compatibility issue on my own. I did not. My Ionic stopped functioning after 3 years. All I could see was new FB. So, I'm tired, want to cry (I won't.) It would totally freak hubs out. So here's to "First World" problems. I'll figure it out. This is the short version... Thanks for listening. I'll check back in with a better attitude!!
P.S. I did get a discount coupon for 50% off another model of FB......
What a nightmare with your FB! I’ve never had any issues with mine butnivw often hears others have similar problems.I had a good walk and weigh loss yesterday, but my day was marred by other things. I went for yet another biopsy for my thyroid. It's been indeterminate twice. He told me that if that happens again this time, then I need surgery. He said that chances are that means it's cancerous or pre-cancerous and I need to have the nodules out. It's still not for certain, but somehow I just felt what is going to happen. He did too. He asked if he could do a pre-surgery test in case I might need it. I said to go ahead. If I have the surgery, it's a two week recovery period. I'm scared about how painful it will be...I think the recovery period will be difficult.
Anyway, It is not confirmed yet, but I'm pretty sure it's coming...will keep you posted.
Not surprisingly, I have been feeling sad. I'm sure I just need time to digest it.
hugs ❤️ I can’t imagine the worry you must be feeling.littleflutterby wrote: »Ya know what, I am pretty ok with that. That's, what 11.4lb in 3 weeks? I get myself caught up on the number so much that I get obsessed. AND I know if I continue to do that, then I will just give up, feeling defeated even though I'm doing perfectly splendidly.
I did the maths today- even though I was claiming to be "abstinent" my food plan before all this was very loose. Tuesdays, after my chiropractor, was always mcdonalds brekkie. Always. The calories for that meal was 1420. FOR ONE MEAL and an iced coffee. Insane! I am literally eating that much all day.
Today is takeout Tuesday- I have asked the wife if we could have sushi for supper. I love me some sushi. And I can pre-plan and measure everything to not go over my calories. Even though it is my weigh in day and I want to have a night off the salads, doesn't mean I want to allow myself to go over.
I used to do that when I lost weight last time. I would have a greasy meal which made me so queasy after (because my body wasnt used to it) and then i would spend all week just catching up.
This time, I can have both a treat and it be cleaner. I have promised myself no fast food, because I always over eat it and never feel satisfied. No potato chips because same thing. Sugar is easy for me now because it's been 2 years. I don't even miss my Peach (no refined sugar added) tea at starbucks. I just drink water when I'm at work.
So anyway I'm up with the worms today. Went to bed around 11, asleep before midnight and i woke up naturally at 6.52. Decided at 7 to get up. hopefully if i keep doing this, I can actually get up naturally earlier every day! The only thing that will make me stumble is on Friday nights, because I work til nearly 11pm every night. But, friday is a ways away yet, it's only Tuesday
Sushi 🤤 😋Typical Monday at home with the kids in this new norm. Busy afternoon getting my workout in and chores, before taking my daughter to volleyball and running errands to round out the day with teacher Confernces. I ate all my planned meals until dinner where I couldn’t find the right meat for my recipe so just threw something quick together but tracked it. I tracked everything until things started to go downhill after dinner.
I am the same way. I’m real good at tracking until I start being stupid and eating everything in sight. Then I say the hell with it and so even worse.
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Monday’s check in
Calories: under
Water: ✅
Sleep:❌
Steps: 5,378
DBF: 6
Walk 3 times: 1/3 done
It is a wintry day! We are under a snow squall watch and I am totally unprepared. I need to get some boots and a winter coat. I will be doing some shopping this weekend. I am not going to walk today as my breathing is not good. I am starting to feel down as it is one thing after the other. The good news is my weight is starting to drop from the weekend. I am crossing my fingers that I can pull off a small loss this week.
Well I am off to prep my veggies for tonight’s supper. It is new recipe night. I am making Spinach ravioli with sausage and mushrooms. I already tracked it and it is a bit high in calories but sounds like it will be delicious.
Have an awesome day!
Weekly goals
1. Stay within calorie goal
2. Drink 70 ounces of water
3. Sleep 7.5 hours daily
4. No binge eating/late night snacking
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11/16 check in
drank water...yes!
5024 steps plus bike for 30 min
Close rings... yes
November Goals
LTG 155.0
Lose 1lb/week
Drink 90 ounces of water daily
7,500 steps/day
Close rings every day this month
Eaturpasta
Weigh in Day: Tuesday
PW:172.4
CW:172.8 I don't even know what to say. Wrong direction. I keep loosing and gaining the same 3 pounds month after month. So discouraged.
SW 197.0
LTD(loss to date) 24.2
I am grateful for all the support. I am not sure if I can do this. I have been fighting this same weight since June. Just done.0 -
For my American friends celebrating Thanksgiving next week and everyone looking forward to celebrating Christmas. Here is an article from my health coach with some strategies to get through the holiday. I thought it would be the same old advice but this actually is realistic. Let me know if you can’t see and I will ask permission to copy and paste or summarize the strategies.
https://med3fitness.com/2020/11/nutrition-for-the-holidays/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nutrition-for-the-holidays
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Morning All .......Thanks for the get better soon messages ..greatly appreciated ... I feel the same ...will be doing nothing once again ....I will be going to my Dr. appt. tomorrow to get the skin tag removed off my lower back and to get the bone density test results ....no other news from me ... off to do the steps1
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