Downsizers - November 2020 Team Chat
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You guys are talkative. I will need to spend some time reading but wanted to post before I slipped off into my turkey induced coma.
Today, my weight was 181.4 which is 25lbs and halfway to my goal. Not sure it will stick around until weigh-in day (Sunday) which Thanksgiving leftovers around but I am super happy to see that number 😁3 -
Tracked No
Under calories No
Steps 11007
Exercise boxing workout
Happy Thanksgiving! I got so excited when I first got on the scale it was 3 lbs down but I first stepped on the scale today and it was 3 lbs down but I always go on twice and it was wrong really down 1 lb. oh well, wishful thinking!
Yesterday same pattern eating was great until late afternoon. I made the two ingredient dough and made pizza with my daughter. They were pretty good needed to be rolled out more.
@rlaskey2 I am super eager to start some boxing workouts! Any recommendations on where to start? I am totally inexperienced with it, but would love to learn!
I do mine through beach body on demand. I costs $99 for the year but I use it 5+ years a week so well worth it for me. The program I do is called 10 rounds. I really like the trainer and also do his lifting program in between. In a few weeks a new program becomes available called MBF (muscle burns fat) that I will try next. Years ago I said I could never work out at home and now I have grown to love the convenience of it.3 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970 - I’m not sure when I last updated my steps. It’s been a busy week
11/22- 9384
11/23- 8884
11/24- 9403
11/25- 45632 -
littleflutterby wrote: »Nov 26th Check in
* Track food ✅
* Stay under calorie goal ✅
* Not restrict ✅
* Drink 2L water minimum ✅
Exercise sessions this week- 4 (goal of 4) ✅✅✅✅
Steps- 11,180
Hey all!!! Happy Thursday
It's amazing what 24 hours can do. Had a great chat with my therapist and got some things ironed out- and made some calls in regards to going to school! I have found an online-only uni based out of Alberta, and you can start at any time, and work at your own pace!
So I am going to be signing up in the next few days! I'll be doing a BA in Psychology (and then after that planning on getting a Masters in Social Work). After many years of deciding on what I wanted to be when I grew up, I think a social worker focussing on mental health and addictions is my jam. Especially having been in recovery for 13 years, and I got sober at a young age too so.... I have the life experience part down! Now I need to work on how to help others on a different level!
Scary AND exciting!
Did another bout of dancing- took it a bit easier because my back felt like it was pulling but I managed to get through it!
I'm going to switch off now, get in the shower and have an early night (for realisies this time!) I wanna get up earlier to have some morning meditation, and even get some exercise in before the guys come in to finish painting our bathroom
Have a good night all, stay safe!!
That sounds like a great plan. Congratulations for figuring out your career path. I wish you well on achieving your goals.
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Today. was. AWESOME!
Steps for today: 13,972 (and I didn't work at all today!)
I fasted until about 3 o'clock (from 8pm) and had our thanksgiving dinner which was yummy. I was so full afterward, that I just wanted to take a nap so I skipped out on the pie lol, and began fasting immediately after. I never got around to taking that nap but I ended up going on a very nice walk/run. It was just relieving and made me feel pretty darn good! I actually am excited to weigh in on Saturday! I hope everyone else had an amazing day!
See ya'll tomorrow!
NICE! I skipped breakfast and lunch before the big, turkey dinner and I didn’t feel like I stuffed myself like years past. I can’t say that I’m excited to weigh but I am hopeful that I didn’t do too much damage.
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Happy Friday team.
I wanted to say I’m so very sorry for completely disappearing this past week. I’ve been on the struggle train going on 2 weeks now. My weight has continued to climb and my motivation has gone out the window. Today it’s been 4 weeks since my surgery so I am going to call my surgeon and asking I can start working out again. I need to turn this around.
@Megan_smartiepants1970
My steps
Sun - 8737
Mon - 12,370
Tue - 14,601
Wed - 11,468
Thu - 20,741
I’ll try to check in more often and start replying to your posts again. I’m hoping to have a much better December and finish the year on the right foot. Maybe I’ll even be able to come back as captain in January. Megan has been kind enough to continue taking my place for much longer than was planned. Thanks so much GF.
@littleflutterby - thank you so much for stepping up as motivator! Perfect person for the job!5 -
mari_moulin wrote: »Happy Friday team.
I wanted to say I’m so very sorry for completely disappearing this past week. I’ve been on the struggle train going on 2 weeks now. My weight has continued to climb and my motivation has gone out the window. Today it’s been 4 weeks since my surgery so I am going to call my surgeon and asking I can start working out again. I need to turn this around.
@Megan_smartiepants1970
My steps
Sun - 8737
Mon - 12,370
Tue - 14,601
Wed - 11,468
Thu - 20,741
I’ll try to check in more often and start replying to your posts again. I’m hoping to have a much better December and finish the year on the right foot. Maybe I’ll even be able to come back as captain in January. Megan has been kind enough to continue taking my place for much longer than was planned. Thanks so much GF.
@littleflutterby - thank you so much for stepping up as motivator! Perfect person for the job!
It is my pleasure to help out when need be ....I have been on the struggle train too ...loss nothing 2 weeks ago... gained 3.1 lbs last week now my scale says I gained 7 lbs ... I am hoping I turned it around by changing my macros since I didn't do it when I went from Keto to Low carb .. We are in this together ...Let's turn it around ...hugs
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Check in:
11/26:
Exercise: Yes, 45 minutes walking and jogging
At/Under Cals: Yes
Water: Yes
Sleep: Yes
Eating Time: Yes
Hope everyone had a great day, whether or not you celebrated Thanksgiving 1 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Exercise: 45 minutes 2.3 walking. There was some jogging thrown in, but until I get my smart watch situation sorted, I'm very comfortable using a slow pace!! 1 -
@lindamtuck2018
Exercise is becoming a nice routine now. I have always been reasonably active, so that helps. It is a balmy 20 degrees F outside. Hubs is going skiing. I decided to stay home and walk/jog on my treadmill, and maybe a couple of other things. We do have an excellent view from the basement windows.
Dinner is going to be roast chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, brussels sprouts, green salad, and yogurt and berries for dessert. I do most meals buffet style, no matter how small. This way you can get the food and amounts you want. I have never been fond of passing my plate and having someone just put food on it. I realize you celebrated Thanksgiving last month, but please have a wonderful day
PW: 177
CW: 174.6
Nice loss! You are doing amazing! That is great on the exercise front. Your dinner sounds amazing. I hope you had a wonderful day!Today. was. AWESOME!
Steps for today: 13,972 (and I didn't work at all today!)
I fasted until about 3 o'clock (from 8pm) and had our thanksgiving dinner which was yummy. I was so full afterward, that I just wanted to take a nap so I skipped out on the pie lol, and began fasting immediately after. I never got around to taking that nap but I ended up going on a very nice walk/run. It was just relieving and made me feel pretty darn good! I actually am excited to weigh in on Saturday! I hope everyone else had an amazing day!
See ya'll tomorrow!
Sounds like you had a good plan for the day. That’s a good sign you are excited for a weigh in.littleflutterby wrote: »Nov 26th Check in
* Track food ✅
* Stay under calorie goal ✅
* Not restrict ✅
* Drink 2L water minimum ✅
Exercise sessions this week- 4 (goal of 4) ✅✅✅✅
Steps- 11,180
Hey all!!! Happy Thursday
It's amazing what 24 hours can do. Had a great chat with my therapist and got some things ironed out- and made some calls in regards to going to school! I have found an online-only uni based out of Alberta, and you can start at any time, and work at your own pace!
So I am going to be signing up in the next few days! I'll be doing a BA in Psychology (and then after that planning on getting a Masters in Social Work). After many years of deciding on what I wanted to be when I grew up, I think a social worker focussing on mental health and addictions is my jam. Especially having been in recovery for 13 years, and I got sober at a young age too so.... I have the life experience part down! Now I need to work on how to help others on a different level!
Scary AND exciting!
Did another bout of dancing- took it a bit easier because my back felt like it was pulling but I managed to get through it!
I'm going to switch off now, get in the shower and have an early night (for realisies this time!) I wanna get up earlier to have some morning meditation, and even get some exercise in before the guys come in to finish painting our bathroom
Have a good night all, stay safe!!
Well done on meeting all your goals! Going to school sounds so exciting. We need more people working in mental health. Getting to know you over the last month shows me you would be great in this area.You guys are talkative. I will need to spend some time reading but wanted to post before I slipped off into my turkey induced coma.
Today, my weight was 181.4 which is 25lbs and halfway to my goal. Not sure it will stick around until weigh-in day (Sunday) which Thanksgiving leftovers around but I am super happy to see that number 😁
That is awesome! Half way to go must feel so good.mari_moulin wrote: »Happy Friday team.
I wanted to say I’m so very sorry for completely disappearing this past week. I’ve been on the struggle train going on 2 weeks now. My weight has continued to climb and my motivation has gone out the window. Today it’s been 4 weeks since my surgery so I am going to call my surgeon and asking I can start working out again. I need to turn this around.
@Megan_smartiepants1970
My steps
Sun - 8737
Mon - 12,370
Tue - 14,601
Wed - 11,468
Thu - 20,741
I’ll try to check in more often and start replying to your posts again. I’m hoping to have a much better December and finish the year on the right foot. Maybe I’ll even be able to come back as captain in January. Megan has been kind enough to continue taking my place for much longer than was planned. Thanks so much GF.
@littleflutterby - thank you so much for stepping up as motivator! Perfect person for the job!
Sometimes we need to step back and look at the situation. You can jump off the train and crush December. It would be so nice to see you back as captain.Check in:
11/26:
Exercise: Yes, 45 minutes walking and jogging
At/Under Cals: Yes
Water: Yes
Sleep: Yes
Eating Time: Yes
Hope everyone had a great day, whether or not you celebrated Thanksgiving
Nice! Staying under calories on Thanksgiving is impressive.1 -
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Thursday’s check in
Calories: over
Water: ✅
Sleep: ❌
Steps: 3,409
DBF: 0
Walk: ❌
PW 210.4
CW 216.4
There is nothing I can say about that. Binge eating, stress and constant pain has crushed my spirit. Stress has triggered my binge eating and I need to eliminate the stress. I promise I will try to eat better next week.
Happy FriYAY!
Weekly goals
1. Stay within calorie goal
2. Drink 80 ounces of water
3. Sleep 7.5 hours daily
4. No binge eating/late night snacking
5. Walk 15 minutes every day3 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
Please welcome Tanya aka @littleflutterby as a team motivator!
Yay!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻3 -
Today. was. AWESOME!
Steps for today: 13,972 (and I didn't work at all today!)
I fasted until about 3 o'clock (from 8pm) and had our thanksgiving dinner which was yummy. I was so full afterward, that I just wanted to take a nap so I skipped out on the pie lol, and began fasting immediately after. I never got around to taking that nap but I ended up going on a very nice walk/run. It was just relieving and made me feel pretty darn good! I actually am excited to weigh in on Saturday! I hope everyone else had an amazing day!
See ya'll tomorrow!
It so empowering to read how happy and proud you are!2 -
littleflutterby wrote: »Nov 26th Check in
* Track food ✅
* Stay under calorie goal ✅
* Not restrict ✅
* Drink 2L water minimum ✅
Exercise sessions this week- 4 (goal of 4) ✅✅✅✅
Steps- 11,180
Hey all!!! Happy Thursday
It's amazing what 24 hours can do. Had a great chat with my therapist and got some things ironed out- and made some calls in regards to going to school! I have found an online-only uni based out of Alberta, and you can start at any time, and work at your own pace!
So I am going to be signing up in the next few days! I'll be doing a BA in Psychology (and then after that planning on getting a Masters in Social Work). After many years of deciding on what I wanted to be when I grew up, I think a social worker focussing on mental health and addictions is my jam. Especially having been in recovery for 13 years, and I got sober at a young age too so.... I have the life experience part down! Now I need to work on how to help others on a different level!
Scary AND exciting!
Did another bout of dancing- took it a bit easier because my back felt like it was pulling but I managed to get through it!
I'm going to switch off now, get in the shower and have an early night (for realisies this time!) I wanna get up earlier to have some morning meditation, and even get some exercise in before the guys come in to finish painting our bathroom
Have a good night all, stay safe!!
Uhh you are going to enjoy that! It's satisfying to work in something were you have been there. You are going to have plenty of empathy and you have been somehow in their heads before. That's great news.2 -
You guys are talkative. I will need to spend some time reading but wanted to post before I slipped off into my turkey induced coma.
Today, my weight was 181.4 which is 25lbs and halfway to my goal. Not sure it will stick around until weigh-in day (Sunday) which Thanksgiving leftovers around but I am super happy to see that number 😁
Talkative here? Nooo.... that can not be.
Good news halfway your goal!2 -
mari_moulin wrote: »Happy Friday team.
I wanted to say I’m so very sorry for completely disappearing this past week. I’ve been on the struggle train going on 2 weeks now. My weight has continued to climb and my motivation has gone out the window. Today it’s been 4 weeks since my surgery so I am going to call my surgeon and asking I can start working out again. I need to turn this around.
@Megan_smartiepants1970
My steps
Sun - 8737
Mon - 12,370
Tue - 14,601
Wed - 11,468
Thu - 20,741
I’ll try to check in more often and start replying to your posts again. I’m hoping to have a much better December and finish the year on the right foot. Maybe I’ll even be able to come back as captain in January. Megan has been kind enough to continue taking my place for much longer than was planned. Thanks so much GF.
@littleflutterby - thank you so much for stepping up as motivator! Perfect person for the job!
We are here for you!3 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Thursday’s check in
Calories: over
Water: ✅
Sleep: ❌
Steps: 3,409
DBF: 0
Walk: ❌
PW 210.4
CW 216.4
There is nothing I can say about that. Binge eating, stress and constant pain has crushed my spirit. Stress has triggered my binge eating and I need to eliminate the stress. I promise I will try to eat better next week.
Happy FriYAY!
Weekly goals
1. Stay within calorie goal
2. Drink 80 ounces of water
3. Sleep 7.5 hours daily
4. No binge eating/late night snacking
5. Walk 15 minutes every day
Stress free a female dog. Don’t add to it by feeling the need to lose weight. Take steps to care for yourself and deal with the stress.
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Tracked No
Under calories No
Steps 7427 tracked
Exercise Shoulders workout
Got in my workout before having a nice thanksgiving!
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »It is my pleasure to help out when need be ....I have been on the struggle train too ...loss nothing 2 weeks ago... gained 3.1 lbs last week now my scale says I gained 7 lbs ... I am hoping I turned it around by changing my macros since I didn't do it when I went from Keto to Low carb .. We are in this together ...Let's turn it around ...hugs
yea let’s turn this around. We’ve got this. Thanks again GF 😄Check in:
11/26:
Exercise: Yes, 45 minutes walking and jogging
At/Under Cals: Yes
Water: Yes
Sleep: Yes
Eating Time: Yes
Hope everyone had a great day, whether or not you celebrated Thanksgiving
Thank you. It was nice for us here at home. I’m glad I managed to find a turkey in Germany as they don’t sell them in France. Hope you enjoyed yours 🥰
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Megan_smartiepants1970
Weigh in- Fridays
PW: 225.5
CW 232.9 (gained 7.4 lbs)
LTD: 36 lbs.
I really need to get my act together before I gain everything that I have lost....I wanted to be under 220 before my birthday (12/29 ) do not see that happening ... I am so disappointed in myself it is unreal2 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »There is nothing I can say about that. Binge eating, stress and constant pain has crushed my spirit. Stress has triggered my binge eating and I need to eliminate the stress. I promise I will try to eat better next week.
Happy FriYAY!
It happens Linda. I’m coming in with a gin tomorrow as well. It’s incredibly frustrating and soul crushing. I understand where you are coming from. I’m right there with you. We are gonna get out of this together. 😚Tracked No
Under calories No
Steps 7427 tracked
Exercise Shoulders workout
Got in my workout before having a nice thanksgiving!
Well done getting that workout done before thanksgiving.
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Coming in for a super fast post and will have to come back and read every one else's stuff. Been so busy with preparing for/having Thanksgiving and today we're black friday shopping. Did great yesterday with food. Focused more on visiting with family and holding the new baby than on the food. Had one small plate and didn't get seconds. Tried the paleo desserts I made and called it good till dinner time (we had Thanksgiving lunch).
Steps
11/25 5618
11/26 34572 -
Here is a gift from me to you all! (Mari, your clean slate is in the mail and officially is to be delivered tomorrow love!)
It's so hard to get back on track after a few days/weeks/months of slippery slopes. I've been there.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=WbN0nX61rIs&ob
Alexa just played this and I thought it was pretty appropriate too. Shake off that rough times, dance around in your living room shaking off that negativity- you have all got this!!!
Brand new week/month starts RIGHT NOW!!! Even if your weigh in day isn't friday- if you are having a rough week shake that off and start again! It's a brand new day. Already had a rough start to the day? Start your day again! Sometimes I have started the day again at 8pm!
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Steps 11/26: 18,6470
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Going to post a weekend challenge.2
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Weekend Challenge
I just wanted to keep it fairly simple this weekend. There are 5 tasks to complete each day. You get 1 point for each one you complete with a maximum of 5 points a day. You can let me know each morning how you did the previous day. The person who has the most points after the weekend gets bragging rights for the week. Let’s all get maximum points this weekend!
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
1. Track everything! The good the bad and the ugly!
2. Stay within calorie goal. I think this is a big one for a lot of us on the weekends.
3. 20 minutes of exercise each day. What you do is your choice but try to challenge yourself and try something new.
4. Take 10 to 15 minutes for yourself (meditation, deep breathing, journaling, etc)
5. Stay hydrated! Reach your water goal each day as it is easy to not do this when we are out of our weekday routine.
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970
Weigh in- Fridays
PW: 225.5
CW 232.9 (gained 7.4 lbs)
LTD: 36 lbs.
I really need to get my act together before I gain everything that I have lost....I wanted to be under 220 before my birthday (12/29 ) do not see that happening ... I am so disappointed in myself it is unreal
It is so frustrating. You can do this. We will pull together for a good week.Coming in for a super fast post and will have to come back and read every one else's stuff. Been so busy with preparing for/having Thanksgiving and today we're black friday shopping. Did great yesterday with food. Focused more on visiting with family and holding the new baby than on the food. Had one small plate and didn't get seconds. Tried the paleo desserts I made and called it good till dinner time (we had Thanksgiving lunch).
Steps
11/25 5618
11/26 3457
Great job on slaying Thanksgiving!0 -
Check in for Nov. 26
Tracking - yes
Exercise - yes
Steps - 8305
I did my supply teaching yesterday morning and evening and took a walk in the afternoon. I felt very anxious and the walk was almost necessary not so much for exercise, but in order to calm me down. It helped me.
I just had a walk with a friend now and had a great NSV. I was able to walk 90 minutes without stopping once because I was out of breath. This is a big improvement for me.
Anyway, I'm hoping everyone is well and having a good day.2 -
CHECK IN: Thursday, Nov. 26
🏃🏻♀️ Exercise ✔️
💦 Water ✔️
🍽 Calories /Tracking ❌
😴 Sleep ✔️
STEPS
THURS. 11/26: 7,967 + 24,250 (spin) = 32,217
@lindamtuck2018 I'm sorry I didn't weigh in this morning. I slept in and then had to hurry and workout right away. I will weigh tomorrow morning (and it's going to be ugly 😖).
Thanks to @littleflutterby for supporting us!
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