Downsizers - November 2020 Team Chat
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11/5:
Steps: Yes, 6,258 so far.
Calories: Yes
Water: Yes
Sleep: No (4 hrs 1 min...)
Eating Time Goal: Yes
Night all. More tomorrow.
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
1. Runs Friday to Sunday
2. 1 point for each item completed for day
3. Total 5 points a day
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
Who will have bragging rights this week!
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@lindamtuck2018
PW 191
CW 189
@Megan_smartiepants1970
11/04 5673
11/05 6745
Goals
10,000 steps per day
Track food
Stay under
2.5ltrs water
3 walks
Do physio exercises
On flexible furlough do only working 4hrs per week so hoping to do more exercise and get steps in.1 -
Check in for November 5th
tracking- yes (slightly over)
Exercise - no (very lazy day yesterday, but have a walk planned for this morning)
Steps - 0 (I am only using my phone app when I walk outside - I think I will get a fitbit and then walking around my apartment will count! LOL)
Hi all,
Happy Friday to everyone!
I had a lazy day yesterday. I taught online and then I took a nap! Oops!
I am meeting a friend this morning for a walk and another friend for a coffee! Yay!
I want to do the weekend challenge, please!
I hope everyone has a great weekend!
Laura
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littleflutterby wrote: »@tazaria87 that is a very motivating post - thank you!
@littleflutterby @lelbarou I lost two pounds overnight by not having any bread etc. My knee was hurting bad enough to keep me from walking far, and that pain is gone, as well. I don't know why I keep "forgetting" that I just can't eat those things. It seems like I very slowly slip back into those habits. Thanks for sharing that you have the same issues..I am going to try to think of it as allergies.
Yeah it's amazing how less bloated I feel with this whole "healthy eating" thing. The biggest changes were cutting bread out (or should I say, limiting it- I still have it a bit, but only whole wheat rolls and only a couple of times a week), prepping my food and only having 3 meals and maybe 1 snack if it is a long day.
I was literally eating 7-8 slices a DAY, at least! And I was wondering why I wasn't losing any weight, go figure -_-
I'm glad that sharing our stories was helpful. Yes. I really haven't had any bread or bread products in a few weeks, but I think some is okay. I'm just choosing to go this way. Another issue for m is refined sugar. I see littleflutterby also has this issue. Yep. We have things in common ladies. I think reducing or eliminating these "allergic" foods is the way to go, depending on your personality and needs...1 -
Steps 11/5: 12,607 ❌
Weekend (Weekday) Challenge 11/5:
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Looking forward to the new weekend Challenge. Thanks Linda!1 -
littleflutterby wrote: »@tazaria87 that is a very motivating post - thank you!
@littleflutterby @lelbarou I lost two pounds overnight by not having any bread etc. My knee was hurting bad enough to keep me from walking far, and that pain is gone, as well. I don't know why I keep "forgetting" that I just can't eat those things. It seems like I very slowly slip back into those habits. Thanks for sharing that you have the same issues..I am going to try to think of it as allergies.
Yeah it's amazing how less bloated I feel with this whole "healthy eating" thing. The biggest changes were cutting bread out (or should I say, limiting it- I still have it a bit, but only whole wheat rolls and only a couple of times a week), prepping my food and only having 3 meals and maybe 1 snack if it is a long day.
I was literally eating 7-8 slices a DAY, at least! And I was wondering why I wasn't losing any weight, go figure -_-littleflutterby wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »1. Runs Friday to Sunday
So I read this and I was about to say - if the challenge is running, there is no way on earth I am doing that!!!!! LMAOlindamtuck2018 wrote: »
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
This is much more doable haha.
Funnily enough, my wife got me some really nice fruit (watermelon, grapes and pineapple) and I have been meaning to make up a fruit salad. So I will do that tomorrow morning... That'll do mw for the whole weekend.
I am really grateful for containers of watermelon already cut up- saves me so much prep time and effort!!!!
It’s really funny with bread. Yesterday we got home late and had to move things back in place that where moved due to work being done on apartment. I had a very late supper and I ate 2 sandwiches on white bread. This morning my face and hands are so puffy. I was down 2 pounds but I feel like I have a bad hangover. I think because I haven’t been bingeing the bread lately it might have affected me more. The funny thing is I dropped 2 lbs. I really should have but challenge in front of runs. You gave me a good chuckle this morning. Thanks! A beautiful way to start a day is with a good chuckle or something that makes you smile.ScorpioGirl70 wrote: »I changed my weigh in day from Mondays when I first started this to Fridays, because weekends I am almost never home and don't make the best decisions then.
Sodium is another thing I have found that messes with my weight. So I do take an over the counter water pill probably 3 times a week...some weeks a little more.
Hope you fit into your new sweaters very soon! That is a gutsy move purchasing something you don't fit into yet.
Thankyou! I have done it before and it bit me on the behind, but I am so determined this time around that I am not even worried. I am usually "between" sizes anyway. No matter what size I am! So I am between a 3-4X, so the 3's should fit me in a few week, the way I am going
Yeah maybe Wednesday will be better for me, because I am never at work on Tuesdays, so a planned morning walk and staying home with less temptation or whatever the day before weigh-in will be better. I'll see how the next couple of weeks golittleflutterby wrote: »Nov 5th Check in
* Track food ✅
* Stay under calorie goal ✅
* Not restrict ✅
* Drink 2L water minimum ✅
Walks this week- 2 (goal of 3)
Today was crazy busy. I got my hair done today, which I am really happy with. Red, with dark low-lights. A friend of mine does it for me, and she did a curly blow... I swear I never knew my hair was curly and it's just bouncing! So happy!
My fitbit came a week earlier than planned *woohoo*. Of course though, I missed the delivery because I didn't tell my wife to turn her phone on to hear from the buzzer... but she picked it up for me- it's charging as I type! So I'll be able to join in the step challenge officially!!
I also did the Holiday setup at work tonight- so 4 hours of moving boxes and stuff... boy does my neck hurt! Resting it up since I have an 8 1/2 shift tomorrow night.... but then I have the weekend off! Bliss!!
Glad to be able to check in! This is part of my "me" time. Class it as journalling... nice to just sit in the quiet and chill, and just type
Hope y'all sleep well!
If you ever want the weigh in day changed just let me know. What kind of Fitbit did you get? I have the charge 4. I did have the ionic but it broke. I really miss some of the features. It is funny when you say it’s your me time. I love getting up in the morning, drink my coffee and read everyone’s posts.11/5:
Steps: Yes, 6,258 so far.
Calories: Yes
Water: Yes
Sleep: No (4 hrs 1 min...)
Eating Time Goal: Yes
Night all. More tomorrow.
Great day other than the sleep. I hope you have a long and peaceful sleep tonight.darleenturner wrote: »@lindamtuck2018
PW 191
CW 189
@Megan_smartiepants1970
11/04 5673
11/05 6745
Goals
10,000 steps per day
Track food
Stay under
2.5ltrs water
3 walks
Do physio exercises
On flexible furlough do only working 4hrs per week so hoping to do more exercise and get steps in.
Wow! Amazing loss! I love your goals. I need to add physio exercises as a goal because I have been slacking on mine.Check in for November 5th
tracking- yes (slightly over)
Exercise - no (very lazy day yesterday, but have a walk planned for this morning)
Steps - 0 (I am only using my phone app when I walk outside - I think I will get a fitbit and then walking around my apartment will count! LOL)
Hi all,
Happy Friday to everyone!
I had a lazy day yesterday. I taught online and then I took a nap! Oops!
I am meeting a friend this morning for a walk and another friend for a coffee! Yay!
I want to do the weekend challenge, please!
I hope everyone has a great weekend!
Laura
I think you will enjoy a Fitbit. I like the reminder it gives to walk 250 steps each hour. Sounds like a nice day having coffee with a friend.0 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
1. Runs Friday to Sunday
2. 1 point for each item completed for day
3. Total 5 points a day
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
Who will have bragging rights this week!
Thank you @lindamtuck2018 this is definitely helpful. I’m glad you added fruit this weekend. I have a fiber goal to meet for the health coach and it’s an effort for me. It doesn’t help that my kids will gobble up 2 bunches bananas in 3 days.0 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
I moved to Sunday. Looks like the spread sheet is all straightened out. Thank you for your help with that 😁
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Thursday’s check in
Calories: under
Water: ✅
Sleep:✅
Steps: 6,784
DBF: 10
The apartment we viewed was beautiful. The view from the patio was so pretty. The patio is twice the size as the one we have now. We can get a barbecue and some patio furniture in the summer. We have one more to look at this afternoon and then we will make a final decision.
I am staying at my daughters this weekend to stay with the kids while both her and her husband go away for the weekend. They are leaving later than they planned so I was able to stay home last night. I weighed in today and I was down 2 lbs from yesterday. Should have weighed in today.
Have a super Friday!
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 snacking2 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
I moved to Sunday. Looks like the spread sheet is all straightened out. Thank you for your help with that 😁
I think I am losing my mind. I had @jugar change it in the spreadsheet but I didn’t change it on the team list I have on paper. Sorry!1 -
WEIGH IN: FRIDAY, Nov. 6:
PW: 178
CW: 175.8
CHECK IN: Thursday, Nov. 5
🏃🏻♀️ Exercise: YES
💦 Water: YES
🍽 Calories: YES
😴 Sleep: YES
STEPS
THURS. 11/5: 6000 (spinning) +13,742 = 19,742
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Tracked Until dinner
Under calories No
Steps 21,656 tracked
Exercise 6+ mile hike and legs strength/hit workout
Yesterday was great for steps and had eating under control until my sweet tooth kicked in in the afternoon when I got back home. They went downhill from there.2 -
Check-in - Thursday Nov 5
Hello Team. I’m sorry I haven’t checked in since my intro but I’ve been home recovering from my surgery. I’ve been to my surgeons office today to have my bandages changed and some of my staples removed. It felt so nice to have the bandages off for a few minutes. I’d been so itchy. She cleaned everything which scratched me a little and it felt so good lol. They said it’s all healing well and I have to go back again next Tuesday for another bandage change and remove more staples. Maybe on Tuesday I will get different bandages that can be used in the shower. In the mean time it’s wash cloth for this girl.
So far I’ve been doing good with my food intake. I’ve been improving with my steps. I’ve started walking Sam to school today which is a good 20 minute round trip. I did it once today and will try to make it more each day.
GOALS:
• 30 active minutes - 7 min ✖️
• drink 2L - 2.250L ✔️
• 10,000 steps - 4,069 ✖️
• no carbs for dinner - fail ✖️
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.2 -
We have a ridiculous amount of candy in our pantry right now from my kids' trick or treating and left over from what I bought to hand out. I had a lot of calories left last night so I decided to have a piece. I picked a fun size reeses and was expecting it to taste like heaven, but it just didn't taste very good to me. Guess I won't have a problem leaving the rest of the candy alone.
Ugh same here with the sweets. Due to our current lockdown no kids came. Sadly I had bought all of our candies before it was announced. So we got no trick or treaters and now we are stuck with all the candies. I’m good at not opening them but my husband can’t help himself. Once a bag is open then I go for it. I’ve been doing ok so far at keeping my paws out the sweets but I worry that I’ll have a very bad weak moment.littleflutterby wrote: »I am so sorry for what you have been through recently... I can't imagine what your family are going through
I look forward to getting to know you better here, and us supporting each other on this wicked journey to our target weights and good health etc x
I look forward to getting to know you as well. Thanks for your kind words ❤️
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Hi all!
Very happy to end up in 2nd last month, was not expecting! Thank you all for the support!
Let's go to this week progress:
Finally managed to go below 80! Felt good, it is indeed one of the hardest checkpoints to cross mentally. Did not meet the week objective of losing 1.1Kg but it is still a great victory to drop below 80Kg.
The weight goal prediction moved but no worries, keeping confident and steady!
Username: TASCascalho
Weigh In Day: Friday
PW (Previous Weight): 176.8 lbs (80.2 Kg)
CW (Current Weight): 174.8 lbs (79.3 Kg)
LTD (Loss to Date): 25.1 lbs (11.3 Kg)
Keep up partners!
"It ain't about the ocasional big things, it is about the consistent small things."3 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »My diabetic check was bittersweet. My blood glucose control overall is amazing. The sad part is the damage I have done by not taking care of myself all those years. The neuropathy is from my diabetes and poor blood glossed control over the years. The nerve pain will not get better but now it is a story of pain management. I want everyone to know this because if it helps just one person from being in this position in 10 years from now I will be happy. Being overweight and inactive is a contributing factor in developing type 2 diabetes. I sound like a public service announcement.
I have finally convinced my husband to move. The apartment building has gone downhill since the new management has taken over. Tomorrow we are going to view apartments. I have some scheduled and I am hoping to get a few more today. Some companies you have to view virtually due to COVID-19. I am excited about this! We want to move by December 31st.
Linda I do hope that you are able to get the best treatment for your diabetes. What’s done is done and now you have to just do the best you can to be the best version of you. But you are right to put the warning out there. Sadly many of us don’t make the changes we need to make in time.
Fingers crossed for you on finding a new place. Nothing says change like a new place for the new year.
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iHUSTLE4MUSCLE wrote: »FYI: My pressure cooker arrived this morning and t's huge. I was able to make brown rice in 15 minutes and then mixed the brown rice with ground chicken (recipe below) to make stuffed peppers in only 10 minutes! I easily fit 7 big stuffed peppers in the 12.5qt pressure cooker and after only 10 minutes they were cooked perfectly (170 degrees). My kids had seconds. Still lots of leftovers.
https://www.wellplated.com/wprm_print/recipe/56825
I really like how fast it cooks, the only draw back is that once you lock the lid, you can't really check on your meal or add anything to it without waiting for the cooking to end and releasing the steam. It takes some getting used to.
I have 2 pressure cookers that I use depending on what I’m making. I used my small one for porc filet mignon. I’m not very good a finding recipes for them so thanks for sharing that ❤️@mary_moulin I hope you can feel my arms around you, giving you a hug for all that you have gone through and will continue to walk through. What a tragedy. You will be in my thoughts.
Thank you so much for your kind words.It was a lovely day yesterday and I enjoyed going to the park nearby and taking a long walk. I'm trying many new foods and I bought some goji berries. They are considered a superfood and have some nutrients that help with several health issues including macular degeneration which I have the beginnings of. They are actually quite yummy and filling so I was happy that I tried them.
I hope everyone has a great day!
So happy you had such a nice day. I also like goji berries. Input them in my oatmeal for breakfast sometimes along with other dried berries and fruits. Glad you liked them❤️
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »I almost forgot. I am weighing in a day early as I may be going staying at my daughters tonight and I won’t have access to a scale.
PW 211.4
CW 208.6
LTD 54.3
I am trying hard to be compassionate to myself for the weight I gained over the last 2 months and put it behind me.
Awesome loss this week Linda! Back on track to reaching ONEDERLAND 👍🏻
Good luck on that appartement viewing ! Got my fingers crossed for you 🤞🏻
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
1. Runs Friday to Sunday
2. 1 point for each item completed for day
3. Total 5 points a day
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
Who will have bragging rights this week!
Yes 🙌🏻 looking forward to earning those points✔️❤️
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11/05 check in
drank water...yes
5063 steps, and 17 min on the elliptical!
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:170.8
CW:171.4
SW 197.0
LTD(loss to date) 25.62 -
@lindamtuck2018 I love this weekend's challenge. We picked apples last weekend and I have been munching all week.
I am a honeycrisp apple lady! What is your favorite?1 -
Megan_smartiepants
Weigh ins: Friday
PW: 225.2
CW: 222.4 (Loss 2.7 lbs.)
LTD: 46.6 lbs4 -
TASCascalho wrote: »Hi all!
Very happy to end up in 2nd last month, was not expecting! Thank you all for the support!
Let's go to this week progress:
Finally managed to go below 80! Felt good, it is indeed one of the hardest checkpoints to cross mentally. Did not meet the week objective of losing 1.1Kg but it is still a great victory to drop below 80Kg.
The weight goal prediction moved but no worries, keeping confident and steady!
Username: TASCascalho
Weigh In Day: Friday
PW (Previous Weight): 176.8 lbs (80.2 Kg)
CW (Current Weight): 174.8 lbs (79.3 Kg)
LTD (Loss to Date): 25.1 lbs (11.3 Kg)
Keep up partners!
"It ain't about the ocasional big things, it is about the consistent small things."
Wow that is so impressive. Love the charts! You are doing so well! It’s all working for you 💪🏻Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Megan_smartiepants
Weigh ins: Friday
PW: 225.2
CW: 222.4 (Loss 2.7 lbs.)
LTD: 46.6 lbs
Nice loss this week Megan!
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mari_moulin wrote: »TASCascalho wrote: »Hi all!
Very happy to end up in 2nd last month, was not expecting! Thank you all for the support!
Let's go to this week progress:
Finally managed to go below 80! Felt good, it is indeed one of the hardest checkpoints to cross mentally. Did not meet the week objective of losing 1.1Kg but it is still a great victory to drop below 80Kg.
The weight goal prediction moved but no worries, keeping confident and steady!
Username: TASCascalho
Weigh In Day: Friday
PW (Previous Weight): 176.8 lbs (80.2 Kg)
CW (Current Weight): 174.8 lbs (79.3 Kg)
LTD (Loss to Date): 25.1 lbs (11.3 Kg)
Keep up partners!
"It ain't about the ocasional big things, it is about the consistent small things."
Wow that is so impressive. Love the charts! You are doing so well! It’s all working for you 💪🏻Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Megan_smartiepants
Weigh ins: Friday
PW: 225.2
CW: 222.4 (Loss 2.7 lbs.)
LTD: 46.6 lbs
Nice loss this week Megan!
Thanks Mari Do you want me to add you to the step challenge? 1 -
Daily Post November 5
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 128oz
Steps 9322
Exercise 45min Treadmill
My dad tested positive for Covid yesterday. He was exposed through his work. So now both my parents are quarantining in their house. I went to the store yesterday and did our grocery shopping and theirs- I just left their stuff on the front porch. They don't have symptoms yet, so we will see if they get sick. I was out running errands during my normal walking time so I didn't get that walk outside. I hopped on the treadmill at night and walked while my husband and I watched a show on Netflix to get the rest of my steps.3 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
Thanks Mari Do you want me to add you to the step challenge?
SureMegan, yea why not. I won’t be getting anywhere near what I was doing before as I have to start easy but my goal is to reach 10,000 steps daily the. Move on up from there.
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Daily Post November 5
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 128oz
Steps 9322
Exercise 45min Treadmill
My dad tested positive for Covid yesterday. He was exposed through his work. So now both my parents are quarantining in their house. I went to the store yesterday and did our grocery shopping and theirs- I just left their stuff on the front porch. They don't have symptoms yet, so we will see if they get sick. I was out running errands during my normal walking time so I didn't get that walk outside. I hopped on the treadmill at night and walked while my husband and I watched a show on Netflix to get the rest of my steps.
Oh no I’m sorry your dad for this damned Virus 😔. Sending thoughts and healing vibes his way and hope he doesn’t have any bad symptoms. Stay safe yourself. It’s so nice of you to have done their shopping ❤️2 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
If you ever want the weigh in day changed just let me know. What kind of Fitbit did you get? I have the charge 4. I did have the ionic but it broke. I really miss some of the features. It is funny when you say it’s your me time. I love getting up in the morning, drink my coffee and read everyone’s posts.
Thanks hun, I'll wait it out for a couple of weeks and decide.... maybe it was just a bad salt day the day before or something
I have a charge 4 also. I used to have an inspire but....that sprouted legs and left.... but i had a coupon for some % off and even though I wanted the inspire 2 (cheaper) the coupon wasnt valid. So I have me a pretty charge 4. God I don't miss the reminder for the 250 steps... I could be really comfy and it's like "get your *kitten* up, you lazy wench!" and next thing I know I'm walking in circles in my living room hahaha
Another thing about the charge 4 though is they give you both a large and a small strap... so when my wrist shrinks I can just switch it out!
Just about to prep my fruit salad and get myself ready for work. working 2-1030pm tonight so will connect when I get home
Have a great day everyone!!1
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