Downsizers - November 2020 Team Chat
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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.
Walking is so calming. I used to put my headphones on and go. I don’t know if it was walking or just being outside but it felt good. I am glad it helped your anxiety. That is an awesome NSV.iHUSTLE4MUSCLE wrote: »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!
A few of us are having ugly weigh ins this week. There must be something in the water. 🤷♀️ Next week we will crush it!1 -
Steps: 7,913
Well, I WAS excited for weigh in tomorrow but mother nature had other plans I guess. I have been so fatigued and just lazy today lol. Oh and SUPER bloated! But oh well, it is only temporary. I still believe that I will be lower than last week.
My favorite childhood holiday memory was baking cookies with my mom so we did that today. My mom is not in the best of health and it was actually kinda sad seeing her so weak. However, that made it easier for me to say no to all the bites that she kept trying to give me. She has a LOT of complications from her diabetes so it really puts things into perspective for me.
I took a short walk after I got home and ate dinner because I return to work tomorrow and 4am comes early! I also have 2 assignments due tomorrow that I need to get done so off to go work on that. I have a few things in the works...can't wait to share with you guys!0 -
Scorpiogirl70
Todays date: 11/27
weigh in day is Friday...
Somehow I actually lost .2
Last weigh in 211.4
current weight 211.2
Loss of 0.2 -- after yesterday's pigfest? I'm sure I will see this tomorrow.
I didn't even record my food yesterday, just registered it as a cheat day.
Today's consumption was probably worse then yesterday's, I should have recorded yesterdays and did my cheat day for today. OH Well.
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Steps 11/26 - 2644
Steps 11/27 - 15852 -
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
hey girly, I didn't meet my goal by my birthday either.
But we have to keep on keeping on... I just moved my goal out to by the end of this year to be down in the 100's, time will tell. I just think of where I was at the beginning of this year and I have made great strides at getting healthier, so there is that.
I just need to get up and move and stay away from the carbs.. ugh. I almost wish sweets was my issue instead of carbs.
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Nov 27th Check in
* Track food ✅
* Stay under calorie goal ✅
* Not restrict ✅
* Drink 2L water minimum ✅
Exercise sessions this week- 4 (goal of 4) ✅✅✅✅
steps - 10,313
Weekend Challenge- Friday
1) Track ✅
2) Within calories ✅
3) 20 min exercise ✅ (it was not totally voluntary but I counted the extra footwork I did at work today, usually I delegate certain tasks and I did them aaaaaaaaall by myself!)
4) alone time ✅
5) hydration ✅
points- 5/5
I love the weekend challenges ! They are really close to my current daily goals but with a little twist!
So anyway today was ok- except the fact I left my phone at work! And I don't have a store key!! So my wife will have to go pick it up tomorrow after she meets up with a friend. I'll be totally without my left hand, it feels like (and i'm left handed so it's kinda a big deal!)
But, it will give me time to disconnect from the phone, and maybe actually get some housework done tomorrow! There's a football (soccer) game on tomorrow that I'm going to watch, at 7.30 in the morning -_-. I will have breakfast around that time and then do some exercises before Gael get's up. I love getting up earlier- I feel i can get so much more accomplished!
Anyway it is already 11.45 and after every close, I am wound up tighter than a drum. So I am going to get some "fresh air" sign outta here and get ready for bed!
Hugs all round to everyone that needs them!
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Today was OK. I was up 0.6 from yesterday which was expected with the holiday meal. Today, I had breakfast, skipped lunch and ate leftovers for an early dinner. I ate less than yesterday and then tossed everything but the turkey. So, no more temptation. I ended up being just a few calories over but I won’t be surprised if I’m up a little more tomorrow too. I need to drink lots of water to flush out all of the recent sodium. Tomorrow, I will be totally back on track and hope to get a hike in if my husband’s back can take it. He’s been putting off back surgery for years and it’s getting to a point where he needs to get it done.
@Megan_smartiepants1970 - my steps are
11/26: 9070
11/27: 9189
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ScorpioGirl70 wrote: »Scorpiogirl70
Todays date: 11/27
weigh in day is Friday...
Somehow I actually lost .2
Last weigh in 211.4
current weight 211.2
Loss of 0.2 -- after yesterday's pigfest? I'm sure I will see this tomorrow.
I didn't even record my food yesterday, just registered it as a cheat day.
Today's consumption was probably worse then yesterday's, I should have recorded yesterdays and did my cheat day for today. OH Well.
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Steps 11/26 - 2644
Steps 11/27 - 1585
Missing 11/25 steps0 -
Check in for Nov. 27
1) track - yes
2) within calories - yes
3) exercise - yes
4) alone time - yes
5) hydration - not really
4 out of 5
Steps:
13452
So... I have not been able to sleep much. I have a sleep clinic tomorrow night which I am nervous about. Something about being hooked up to wires and being monitored is not my thing, but it's good to make sure I don't have sleep apnea. My birthday is tomorrow, Nov. 29th. I will just be doing a zoom dinner with a close friend. No going out cause of covid.
I hope everyone is doing well! Have a happy Saturday!0 -
littleflutterby wrote: »28Haveitall2020 wrote: »Hi all
Hope you are well and almost achieving your November goals.
Are you ready for December? Haha
XXX
Hey hun!
All ready and raring to go!! ^_^ I'll be working Christmas day and new years eve/ day so that will keep me outta trouble haha
soo true.Busy minds less space to be overeating.All the best0 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »28Haveitall2020 wrote: »Hi all
Hope you are well and almost achieving your November goals.
Are you ready for December? Haha
XXX
🙋♀️ I will never be ready for December. Are you coming back for the December challenge?Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »I can not believe it is almost December ......I have a birthday coming up on 12/29 I will be the BIG 5 0
Where does time go ????????? lol
I am closer to 60 now. I turned 56 in June. Time goes so fast!
hahaha. Yes Linda I will be back for December.xxx. I too I am not ready for December but hey let's keep positive.0 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Tuesday’s check in
Calories: over by 66
Water: ✅
Sleep: ❌
Steps: 4,805
DBF: 1
Walk: 10 minutes
I didn’t binge last night! It was so hard but I managed not to. My sleep was messed up as I didn’t take the medication that helps me sleep and I was genuinely hungry. I woke up at 2:30 am with pain and I was up for an hour. I really wanted to binge at that point as I was feeling sorry for myself. I have binged so many nights in a row that one night without a binge might not seem significant but it is huge. I will beat this and being in this group is my big weapon.
I am going to finish up here and then I am going to attempt a walk. I did 10 minutes yesterday so my goal is to get more than that. It is just under 5 weeks to our move. I am so excited! I am doing a little each day so I am not scrambling just before the move.
Almost forgot, my food scale died last night. I ordered a new one but I am going to be lost until it comes in.
Happy Hump Day!
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
Well done hun really.I know how hard it is to defeat those urges that seem uncontrollable but hey every day without a binge is a win.All the best.xx1 -
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I will catch up on posts and check in when I return from grocery shopping,0
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »I will catch up on posts and check in when I return from grocery shopping,
ohhhhhhh can you pick me up some thai red curry paste please???? I'm all out and needed it for supper!!!
Thaaaaaaaaaaaanks haha 0 -
User: cesse47
Weigh-in Day: Saturday
Previous weight: 294.8
Current weight: 296.0
STEPS -- 3000 each day this past week
Cooked 25 donation meals (lots of mini tastings) as well as our own fancy dinner. Guess I should feel lucky the gain was small. OK .... sigh .... back to absolute basics this next week; and have great leftovers to use.
Have a great week Y'all.
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littleflutterby wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »I will catch up on posts and check in when I return from grocery shopping,
ohhhhhhh can you pick me up some thai red curry paste please???? I'm all out and needed it for supper!!!
Thaaaaaaaaaaaanks haha
It would take 2 hours to get it to you in Toronto! 😝0 -
Happy Saturday team.
Just checking in with my weigh in. I’m up again. 6 Lbs gain in the past 2 weeks. Sigh. This has got to change!
@Megan_smartiepants1970
My steps:
Friday - 18,471
Weekly Weigh-in:
Username: mari_moulin
Weigh-in Day: Saturday
Weigh-in Week: 4
Previous Weight: 191.8
Today’s Weight: 194.8🔺
LTD: 144 Lbs 🔻2 -
User: cesse47
Weigh-in Day: Saturday
Previous weight: 294.8
Current weight: 296.0
STEPS -- 3000 each day this past week
Cooked 25 donation meals (lots of mini tastings) as well as our own fancy dinner. Guess I should feel lucky the gain was small. OK .... sigh .... back to absolute basics this next week; and have great leftovers to use.
Have a great week Y'all.
Those tastings should be calorie free!!!! I have no idea why they aren't haha!
Lovely that you made some meals for donation... I was received similar things over christmas when I was a teenager, living in the shelter system,. I'm telling ya- realising that someone that didn't know me took time and energy and love and put it into a meal for me.... and having nothing else, it meant so so much to me. So I try and give back as best I can- so thanks for the reminder!!lindamtuck2018 wrote: »littleflutterby wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »I will catch up on posts and check in when I return from grocery shopping,
ohhhhhhh can you pick me up some thai red curry paste please???? I'm all out and needed it for supper!!!
Thaaaaaaaaaaaanks haha
It would take 2 hours to get it to you in Toronto! 😝
I seem to be only reading excuses here, Linda, get crackalackin' lady! 2 hours is just in time actually, I'll start cooking about 2
I'll even tub up a portion for ya lolmari_moulin wrote: »Happy Saturday team.
Just checking in with my weigh in. I’m up again. 6 Lbs gain in the past 2 weeks. Sigh. This has got to change!
@Megan_smartiepants1970
My steps:
Friday - 18,471
Weekly Weigh-in:
Username: mari_moulin
Weigh-in Day: Saturday
Weigh-in Week: 4
Previous Weight: 191.8
Today’s Weight: 194.8🔺
LTD: 144 Lbs 🔻
Hugs, Mari! Good on ya for checking in and owning up to it though. That includes everyone who weighed in with a gain in spite of the holiday!
Only way is down now love! You got this!!2 -
Steps: 7,913
Well, I WAS excited for weigh in tomorrow but mother nature had other plans I guess. I have been so fatigued and just lazy today lol. Oh and SUPER bloated! But oh well, it is only temporary. I still believe that I will be lower than last week.
My favorite childhood holiday memory was baking cookies with my mom so we did that today. My mom is not in the best of health and it was actually kinda sad seeing her so weak. However, that made it easier for me to say no to all the bites that she kept trying to give me. She has a LOT of complications from her diabetes so it really puts things into perspective for me.
I took a short walk after I got home and ate dinner because I return to work tomorrow and 4am comes early! I also have 2 assignments due tomorrow that I need to get done so off to go work on that. I have a few things in the works...can't wait to share with you guys!
Maybe your bloat won’t be so bad today. 🤞 Complications from diabetes can be bad. I have neuropathy from poor blood sugar control. It is nice you got to make cookies with her. I am excited to hear you news!littleflutterby wrote: »Nov 27th Check in
* Track food ✅
* Stay under calorie goal ✅
* Not restrict ✅
* Drink 2L water minimum ✅
Exercise sessions this week- 4 (goal of 4) ✅✅✅✅
steps - 10,313
Weekend Challenge- Friday
1) Track ✅
2) Within calories ✅
3) 20 min exercise ✅ (it was not totally voluntary but I counted the extra footwork I did at work today, usually I delegate certain tasks and I did them aaaaaaaaall by myself!)
4) alone time ✅
5) hydration ✅
points- 5/5
I love the weekend challenges ! They are really close to my current daily goals but with a little twist!
So anyway today was ok- except the fact I left my phone at work! And I don't have a store key!! So my wife will have to go pick it up tomorrow after she meets up with a friend. I'll be totally without my left hand, it feels like (and i'm left handed so it's kinda a big deal!)
But, it will give me time to disconnect from the phone, and maybe actually get some housework done tomorrow! There's a football (soccer) game on tomorrow that I'm going to watch, at 7.30 in the morning -_-. I will have breakfast around that time and then do some exercises before Gael get's up. I love getting up earlier- I feel i can get so much more accomplished!
Anyway it is already 11.45 and after every close, I am wound up tighter than a drum. So I am going to get some "fresh air" sign outta here and get ready for bed!
Hugs all round to everyone that needs them!
I would lost without my phone. Great job on the challenge.Today was OK. I was up 0.6 from yesterday which was expected with the holiday meal. Today, I had breakfast, skipped lunch and ate leftovers for an early dinner. I ate less than yesterday and then tossed everything but the turkey. So, no more temptation. I ended up being just a few calories over but I won’t be surprised if I’m up a little more tomorrow too. I need to drink lots of water to flush out all of the recent sodium. Tomorrow, I will be totally back on track and hope to get a hike in if my husband’s back can take it. He’s been putting off back surgery for years and it’s getting to a point where he needs to get it done.
@Megan_smartiepants1970 - my steps are
11/26: 9070
11/27: 9189
That is pretty decent after a Thanksgiving dinner. I hope you get your hike.Check in for Nov. 27
1) track - yes
2) within calories - yes
3) exercise - yes
4) alone time - yes
5) hydration - not really
4 out of 5
Steps:
13452
So... I have not been able to sleep much. I have a sleep clinic tomorrow night which I am nervous about. Something about being hooked up to wires and being monitored is not my thing, but it's good to make sure I don't have sleep apnea. My birthday is tomorrow, Nov. 29th. I will just be doing a zoom dinner with a close friend. No going out cause of covid.
I hope everyone is doing well! Have a happy Saturday!
I remember the first time I went I was so nervous. I thought I wouldn’t sleep at all. It wasn’t too bad. The gel they use to stick the wires on your head is hard to get out of your hair. I hope everything goes well with your test. Enjoy your Birthday dinner tomorrow!Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »I can not believe it is almost December ......I have a birthday coming up on 12/29 I will be the BIG 5 0 Where does time go ????????? lol
I am closer to 60 now. I turned 56 in June. Time goes so fast! [/quote]
hahaha. Yes Linda I will be back for December.xxx. I too I am not ready for December but hey let's keep positive.[/quote]
I am so glad you are coming back! Can you giver me a starting weight?User: cesse47
Weigh-in Day: Saturday
Previous weight: 294.8
Current weight: 296.0
STEPS -- 3000 each day this past week
Cooked 25 donation meals (lots of mini tastings) as well as our own fancy dinner. Guess I should feel lucky the gain was small. OK .... sigh .... back to absolute basics this next week; and have great leftovers to use.
Have a great week Y'all.
The main thing is that you enjoyed Thanksgiving. That is very nice of you to donate meals.mari_moulin wrote: »Happy Saturday team.
Just checking in with my weigh in. I’m up again. 6 Lbs gain in the past 2 weeks. Sigh. This has got to change!
@Megan_smartiepants1970
My steps:
Friday - 18,471
Weekly Weigh-in:
Username: mari_moulin
Weigh-in Day: Saturday
Weigh-in Week: 4
Previous Weight: 191.8
Today’s Weight: 194.8🔺
LTD: 144 Lbs 🔻
It is frustrating to be struggling. I know at the rate I am going I will have 45 pounds on in 10 weeks. We can crush next week together!2 -
Good Morning Awesome Downsizers... Can you believe we start tomorrow with a new month already? Time is flying by this year ...
Happy Birthday @lelbarou...I hope you have a great Birthday via zoom ....My Birthday is exactly a month after yours
Update on my 2 furbabies ....went to the Vet. yesterday ...Aspen's ears are fine but the Vet sent her home for an anti itching pill for her tummy....Dakota has a very bad ear infection (he has always had problems with his ears) ....She wasn't able to look into his ear so I have to take him back on Monday where she will put him to sleep and put a drain in his ear (which will be for 3 weeks ) he is on 2 steroids and 1 antibotic now...do this for 14 days ...then do it for 24 hours for 5 days then do this etc ... good thing my dogs take meds well ...She called it a cauliflower ear ..it is something that wrestlers get ...this is gonna cost me a little over 800.00 good thing I have a credit card just for the Vet.
@Mari ...I gained 10.5 lbs in the last 2 weeks UGHH ....December we are going to turn this around ...we got this ...hugs<3
I hope everyone else is doing well
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Not looking forward to tomorrow's weigh in, but it needs to be done.
Yesterdays steps 12,916
Today I am at 9,136 so far1 -
Username: 4newrunner22
Weigh in Day: Sat
Previous Weight: 230.0
Current Weight: 233.4 it's a process..... 4 -
4newrunner22 wrote: »Username: 4newrunner22
Weigh in Day: Sat
Previous Weight: 230.0
Current Weight: 233.4 it's a process.....
A lot of us gained this week .... we can turn it around ...We got this
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Not looking forward to tomorrow's weigh in, but it needs to be done.
Yesterdays steps 12,916
Today I am at 9,136 so far
Great steps ... Do you want to be added to our step challenge for December (starting tomorrow) ? If you do let me know so I can add you also if you want to pledge a step challenge let me know the number of steps you would like to reach daily 0 -
Tazaria87
Saturday
PW 204.8
CW 203.0
Loss with MFP since 4/17/20 - 67 lbs
LTD - 120 lbs3 -
Daily Post November 27
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 128oz
Steps 7496
Black friday shopping was fun as usual and man was I tired last night! There has been no official exercise for the last few days with the holiday preparations, which I'm ok with, but plan on getting back into it today. It's been a busy but great week. I managed to stay under on calorie on Thanksgiving which is probably the first time that's ever happened. The next day has historically been just as bad with consuming leftovers and that didn't happen either. I'm pretty proud of myself this week.1 -
Tracked No
Under calories No
Steps 9308 tracked
Exercise No
Yesterday had a rest day for exercise and now I feel gross after two days of carb heavy Thanksgiving food. Morning scale weigh ins have been ugly. Focusing more today on getting back in the right mind set0 -
WEIGH IN: 189.8
CHECK IN: Friday, Nov. 27
🏃🏻♀️ Exercise ✔️
💦 Water ✔️
🍽 Calories /Tracking ❌
😴 Sleep ✔️
STEPS
FRI. 11/27: 3,421 + 15,000 (spin) + 3,560 (circuit training)= 21,9812 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Hey Megan, that's pretty cool that our birthdays are exactly a month apart! In numerology the number 2 signifies sensitivity and 9 signifies intellect, so with the birthday 29th we are smart and sensitive! Ha ha! Kudos to us! We ROCK it!3 -
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 😁
Great job and congratulations!1
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