Downsizers - December 2020 Team Chat
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littleflutterby wrote: »Hey all! Sorry I've been MIA. Depression is really kicking my butt and I have no motivation to do anything.
I'll try my best to come on tomorrow to do my check ins and read all of yours xx
You take care of you! We will be still here when you feel better!
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Megan_Smartiepants1970
Weigh ins -Friday
PW: 229.1
CW 227.0 (loss 2.1 lbs)
LTD 42 lbs
Nice loss! You are back to your 40 pounds lost!iHUSTLE4MUSCLE wrote: »WEIGH IN: FRIDAY, DEC 18:
PW: 177.4
CW: 177.0
CHECK IN: WEEK 3 (Thursday)
🏋🏻♀️ Exercise ✔️
🥤 Water ✔️
🍽Calories /Tracking✔️
💤 Sleep ✔️
👣 STEPS
THURS: 12/17: 10,024 (circuit training) + 15,749 = 25,773
Awesome loss and exercise!888Angie888 wrote: »Weigh Day Thursday (Friday):
PW: 248.6
CW: 252.4
Bouncing back and forth again.
stick with your goals you set this week and you will go down1 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
Megan_Smartiepants1970
Weigh ins -Friday
PW: 229.1
CW 227.0 (loss 2.1 lbs)
LTD 42 lbs
Nice loss! You are back to your 40 pounds lost!
Thanks Linda ....I am losing because I still don't feel well..haven't walked since 12/144 -
Thursday’s check in
Calories: over
Water: ✅
Steps: 3,643
Sleep: ❌
DBF: 0
PW 215.4
CW 218.4
I am not surprised by the gain due to the pizza and the mini binge last night. My focus this month is binge eating and I wanted to get through the month with minimal gain. I didn’t sleep well last night and was up throughout the night. There is so much to do and my mind is continuously on. I stayed in bed a little later and slept a few hours. My dietitian appointment went well yesterday and focused on how to prevent binges once the stress of moving has settled. We also talked about exercises I can do once I move and have the pool and exercise room available.
I read all the post but did not respond to everyone so I am sorry. I am cheering you all on and am proud of the steps you are making to move forward on your weight loss journey.
My day is going to be all about the move. We are going to get anything else we need new this weekend as we are afraid that our region could move from red to lockdown closing some stores.
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
My day is going to be all about the move. We are going to get anything else we need new this weekend as we are afraid that our region could move from red to lockdown closing some stores.
Have a super Friday!
Good luck Linda, moving is no fun, but the result will be so much better. Excited for your new home. And I think you're approaching this month very well with all the stress considered. You get a fresh start in your new home for the new year!
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12/16 7,152
12/17 10,979
I haven’t worked out in two days and I feel so lazy. My back felt better yesterday then I was putting air in the kids blow up sled and felt something pull again. Feels better again today so if I can gather the energy I may try a stretching video. I probably need an alignment at the chiropractor, this happens to me every once in a while and small injuries keep happening. I had a massage scheduled forever for yesterday as a treat to myself before the kids are off for so long but the snow storm canceled that. I can’t get in now until the 29th.
I like this meal plan thus far this week, my meals as much healthier, low calorie and low carb. Snacking still needs work.1 -
Food logged for today.
Over calories.
Slept 9 hours last night.
Walked 3.05 miles in 58 minutes.
@Megan_smartiepants1970 hope you feel better soon. This is such a rough time of year to be sick with so much to do.
@lindamtuck2018 wishing you health and happiness in your new home. This is such a tough time of the year to diet and you have the added stress of a move. Take care of yourself.
@littleflutterby depression is rough no matter what time of year. Hugs to you.2 -
Scorpiogirl70
Checkin in 12/18
Weigh in on Fridays.
Weigh in
PW: 211.4 pounds
CW: 210.0 pounds
Loss: 0.12 lbs
steps 22325 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
12/17 Steps 15,1244 -
Just coming in for a quick 2 day update. It's been a whirlwind of a couple of days with shopping, family time, and holiday preparations!
Tracked and stayed under calorie both yesterday and today.
Steps
12/17 2947
12/18 81004 -
@lindamtuck2018
No matter what is going on, you always take the time to cheer others on. Thank you!!
@Megan_smartiepants1970
I'm sorry you aren't feeling well. I hope it passes quickly, and you feel better soon.
@iHUSTLE4MUSCLE
I love the tracker!! I am going to look these up. Maybe put one on my fridge or something. Somewhere I can see it all the time & don't have to be online and open a book to see it. Love it.
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Check in for December 16, 17 and 18
December 16
track - yes
exercise - knee clinic
steps - 4682
Check in for Dec. 17 and Dec. 18
track - yes
exercise - yes (walk on both days)
Steps - didn't wear my fitbit both days, but I estimate 8000 steps or so
(My walk is about 7000 steps - but I don't do much more as I was teaching sitting down)
Well. It has been tough. Last night or yesterday I just wanted to binge and drink. I didn't do it but it was so tough. I have real problems managing stress and sometimes just emotions. I'm looking at the scale and nothing is happening. My weigh in isn't till Monday, but at my size and weight I should be losing quite fast and I was before so this is frustrating especially since I fought so hard not to binge. I guess I have to remind myself it is a long term goal and with or without weight loss, not binging is a big success.
I got a call regarding the sleep study and I have severe sleep apnea. In 5 hours, they said I stopped breathing 16 times and the rest of the time my oxygen levels were low. I have to call the company supplying the equipment to make a time to set it up. I'm really tired of having so many medical issues, but often they are weight related so it comes back to managing weight.
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
I'm so sorry that you aren't feeling well. It sounds so frustrating. I'm sending you my very best wishes and hoping things will take a turn for the better. You deserve so much better!
@Bluetail6
Hi Lee. That is so great that you reached your December goal early. Congrats! You are doing so great and such an inspiration for me and others I'm sure.
@ScorpioGirl70
I liked your question regarding how you keep yourself on track. I think the idea of a graph is really good especially if you are a visual person. You really got me thinking about how I can motivate and encourage myself in some kind of tangible way or journal to keep my record of my progress. Thanks for sharing this question. I don't have an answer, but I am going to think about it and see if I can come up with some answers.
@littleflutterby
Hi Tanya. I'm sorry you are battling with depression. I have a lot of experience with that. I think Covid makes everything harder too. My big hobby was volunteering at theaters and I really enjoyed it and of course I can't do much now under lockdown. Something simple like going to the mall or movies is not possible either.
I'm looking at different ways to relieve stress and depression. I'm listening to a lot of meditation music. Not even meditating but just having it in the background all the time. I am thinking of buying coloring books which I like to just zone out and relax.
I recently got an audio book from the library called "Love yourself like your life depends on it." So far, it is so simple, but the thing is this changed his life. He just repeated over and over again in his head "I love myself". I mean all the time. He looked the mirror for five minutes every day and said it and meditated for 7 minutes and said it and then the rest of the time too.
He went from depression and illness to feeling great in one month. I notice how many negative thoughts I have. Now I just pipe in "I love myself" when I hear those negative thoughts come out. Who knows? Maybe this works. I will try it.
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@lindamtuck2018
Username : mari_moulin
Weigh-in Day : Saturday
Weigh-in week : 3
Previous weight : 197.2
Current weight : 195.8
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Sat 12/12 - 13,462
Sun - 9,562
Mon - 9,390
Tue - 10,924
Wed - 19,332
Thu - 12,566
Fri - 21,516
Sat - coming soon
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12/16 7,152
12/17 10,979
I haven’t worked out in two days and I feel so lazy. My back felt better yesterday then I was putting air in the kids blow up sled and felt something pull again. Feels better again today so if I can gather the energy I may try a stretching video. I probably need an alignment at the chiropractor, this happens to me every once in a while and small injuries keep happening. I had a massage scheduled forever for yesterday as a treat to myself before the kids are off for so long but the snow storm canceled that. I can’t get in now until the 29th.
I like this meal plan thus far this week, my meals as much healthier, low calorie and low carb. Snacking still needs work.
Take care of your back! The 29th will be here before you know it and you will have your massage.ScorpioGirl70 wrote: »Scorpiogirl70
Checkin in 12/18
Weigh in on Fridays.
Weigh in
PW: 211.4 pounds
CW: 210.0 pounds
Loss: 0.12 lbs
steps 2232
Awesome loss!Just coming in for a quick 2 day update. It's been a whirlwind of a couple of days with shopping, family time, and holiday preparations!
Tracked and stayed under calorie both yesterday and today.
Steps
12/17 2947
12/18 8100
It is a busy time of year! Great job staying under those calories.0 -
Check in for December 16, 17 and 18
December 16
track - yes
exercise - knee clinic
steps - 4682
Check in for Dec. 17 and Dec. 18
track - yes
exercise - yes (walk on both days)
Steps - didn't wear my fitbit both days, but I estimate 8000 steps or so
(My walk is about 7000 steps - but I don't do much more as I was teaching sitting down)
Well. It has been tough. Last night or yesterday I just wanted to binge and drink. I didn't do it but it was so tough. I have real problems managing stress and sometimes just emotions. I'm looking at the scale and nothing is happening. My weigh in isn't till Monday, but at my size and weight I should be losing quite fast and I was before so this is frustrating especially since I fought so hard not to binge. I guess I have to remind myself it is a long term goal and with or without weight loss, not binging is a big success.
I got a call regarding the sleep study and I have severe sleep apnea. In 5 hours, they said I stopped breathing 16 times and the rest of the time my oxygen levels were low. I have to call the company supplying the equipment to make a time to set it up. I'm really tired of having so many medical issues, but often they are weight related so it comes back to managing weight.
Congrats on not binging. Don’t get frustrated with the scale. You have had some big losses lately. Maybe your body is adjusting and the scale will move again.mari_moulin wrote: »@lindamtuck2018
Username : mari_moulin
Weigh-in Day : Saturday
Weigh-in week : 3
Previous weight : 197.2
Current weight : 195.8
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Sat 12/12 - 13,462
Sun - 9,562
Mon - 9,390
Tue - 10,924
Wed - 19,332
Thu - 12,566
Fri - 21,516
Sat - coming soon
Way to go Mari!0 -
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Friday’s check in
Calories: over
Water: ✅
Steps: 3,591
Sleep: ❌
DBF: 0
I spent most of yesterday ordering things online. One more trip to the furniture store and we will have everything on that front. Only thing left are curtains and small items. My granddaughter is coming to help us today. I think packing and stuff should count for exercise.
I am off grocery shopping very soon. Will check in later for weights and any new posts.
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Beautyofdreams wrote: »Sorry, that I have not participated for the last week. My boyfriend died of covid pneumonia on his 63rd birthday on December 9th. The funeral and burial were yesterday. It just doesn't seem real yet. We always talked to each other at least three times a day. I will miss the sound of his voice the most.
Dec. 13 weigh in: 162.8
I have over eaten and not slept nor exercised for the past week. Will try to start some semblance of routine today to while I work through the grief.
What a tragedy and a reminder at how fast we can lose those we love. You are in my prayers.2 -
@iHUSTLE4MUSCLE
thanks for sharing that link again. It looks very simple to use.2 -
What an awesome job you've done and an inspiration to others. Congrats!@lindamtuck2018
Bluetail6
Thursday
PW: 171
CW: 168.2
LTD: 25.8
I have hit my personal December goal early. I wanted to be under 170 lbs., by 12/31. I still have 30+ lbs. to go. It has taken me 3.5 months to get here. I'm really happy that I truly believed I could get here and beyond. I got here, and I'm going beyond!!
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@lindamtuck2018 There is such a different feeling between over-eating and binging - I never used to distinguish between the two but there is power in not letting it slip to a binge. Pizza always adds a couple of pounds to the scale, for me, for a couple of days. I hope your appointment went well.
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@lindamtuck2018
Friday weigh in
pw 169
cw 169.4
Is it ok to weigh in a day early next week, on Thursday since I will be offline? I'm going to make the assumption that it is and turn it in next Thursday.
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Username: 4newrunner22
Weigh in Day: Sat
Previous Weight: 225.4
Current Weight: 22544 -
User: cesse47
Weigh-in Day: Saturday
Previous weight: 295.6
Current weight: 295.0
STEPS -- 3000 each day this past week
Happy Holidays Everyone!! 3 -
Good Morning Dazzling Downsizers
Congrats to all who lost weight this week..Great job ....Thank you all for the well wishes ... I am feeling better other than my hips (darn hip dysplasia ) My Doctor thinks I have a fatty liver so I have to go in for an ultra sound this morning .... It is never ending ughhh... ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS is a healthy pain-free body ...Is that too much to ask Santa? LOL
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CHECK IN: WEEK 3 (Friday)
🏋🏻♀️ Exercise ✔️
🥤 Water ✔️
🍽Calories /Tracking ❌
💤 Sleep ✔️
👣 STEPS
FRI 12/18: 7,953 + 9,790 = 17,743
*Had cake and popcorn last night. This week is harder because my kids are out of school for holiday break until the new year.2 -
iHUSTLE4MUSCLE wrote: »CHECK IN: WEEK 3 (Friday)
🏋🏻♀️ Exercise ✔️
🥤 Water ✔️
🍽Calories /Tracking ❌
💤 Sleep ✔️
👣 STEPS
FRI 12/18: 7,953 + 9,790 = 17,743
*Had cake and popcorn last night. This week is harder because my kids are out of school for holiday break until the new year.
Great job on your awesome steps...Looking forward to returning to my walks so I can come close to you again
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Tazaria87
Saturday
PW 201.2
CW 197
Loss w/ MFP since 4/17/20 73lbs
LTD 126lbs
I could seriously not be any happier about weigh in this week. I reached my goal of being below 200 by the end of the year a couple of weeks early! Losing weight during the holiday season was something I thought was impossible in the past. I'm so proud of myself. I haven't seen a 1 at the beginning of my weight since I was 12. It's basically uncharted territory from here on out!6 -
Tazaria87
Saturday
PW 201.2
CW 197
Loss w/ MFP since 4/17/20 73lbs
LTD 126lbs
I could seriously not be any happier about weigh in this week. I reached my goal of being below 200 by the end of the year a couple of weeks early! Losing weight during the holiday season was something I thought was impossible in the past. I'm so proud of myself. I haven't seen a 1 at the beginning of my weight since I was 12. It's basically uncharted territory from here on out!
Amazing job ....Congrats .... I am so looking forward to the day I see a 1 on the scale .... it has been awhile for me too 0
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