Downsizers - December 2020 Team Chat
Options
Replies
-
eaturpasta wrote: »... what a morning!
Started the day at 4am when my husband yelled "it's alive!" in his sleep. Unsuccessfully attempted to fall back asleep. Decided to go make some coffee. Opened a new bag of beans which then proceeded to explode all over the floor. OK. Swept that up. Made my soon to be delicious cup of coffee. Went to place my mug on the counter, underestimated the edge and then lost the battle. Co
ffee all over the floor. Wiped then moped that up. Decided I didn't need coffee and went back to our room to get dressed for work.
Cheers to it being my last work day of the week! On towards a better afternoon!
Hope you guys have a great day!
Great attitude! Did you ever find out what your husband was dreaming about?
0 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970 12/22 65 minute walk
12/23
food logged
over calories
family Christmas
128 oz water drank.
7 hours of sleep
Immediate family Christmas where my sister insisted we have chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, biscuits , green beans and desert. Ate smaller portions but still over calorie budget. Have one more celebration Sunday. Just trying to maintain weight over the holidays.4 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
I am always so amazed that you and your dog can walk that far/long! That is so wonderful!
1 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
I am always so amazed that you and your dog can walk that far/long! That is so wonderful!
Thanks I love it ...but my body doesn't during the colder months ... My hips are on fire and my foot hurts but I am determine to not let it stop me 4 -
Beautyofdreams wrote: »@Megan_smartiepants1970 12/22 65 minute walk
12/23
food logged
over calories family Christmas
128 oz water drank.
7 hours of sleep
Immediate family Christmas where my sister insisted we have chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, biscuits , green beans and desert. Ate smaller portions but still over calorie budget. Have one more celebration Sunday. Just trying to maintain weight over the holidays.
Sounds like a yummy dinner ...I am missing steps for 12/21 sorry if I missed it0 -
December 22 and December 23
Dec. 22
Track - yes
exercise - yes ( walk )
Steps - 6968
Dec. 23
Track - yes
Exercise - Heck, yes
Steps - 17859
NSV - After exercising so much yesterday, I notice today I am less tense and nervous and feel just more relaxed and in a better mood!
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
3 -
@lindamtuck2018
Hey Linda, I think you are getting your covid test today? I really am pulling for your for it to be negative. I know you are concerned about your move and getting this done. As far as your question, since I teach adults, the break will remain at 2 weeks instead of the four weeks for kids. Of course, I don't have work for this week or next week, but I do have EI.
@eaturpasta
Sorry to hear it's been so challenging right now. I think it makes sense that we have ups and downs in motivation as with anything else. Sometimes life is a bit of a rollercoaster! I hope you feel better and that your recover completely and can start fresh in the new year!1 -
eaturpasta wrote: »... what a morning!
Started the day at 4am when my husband yelled "it's alive!" in his sleep. Unsuccessfully attempted to fall back asleep. Decided to go make some coffee. Opened a new bag of beans which then proceeded to explode all over the floor. OK. Swept that up. Made my soon to be delicious cup of coffee. Went to place my mug on the counter, underestimated the edge and then lost the battle. Co
ffee all over the floor. Wiped then moped that up. Decided I didn't need coffee and went back to our room to get dressed for work.
Cheers to it being my last work day of the week! On towards a better afternoon!
Hope you guys have a great day!
That sounds like a go back to bed morning! Hope your day went better.Daily Post December 22
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 100oz
Steps 6014
Yesterday did not really go as expected. I was gonna bake cookies with the kids, then workout and shower while they cooled. My brother and his family were coming in the late afternoon to help with decorating them. Well they texted in the morning they wanted to come early. They were at my house all day until late at night so no workout for me. I'm not super upset about it though, we had a great time! The cookies are beautiful and resting on the counter until Christmas Eve.
Today I'm planning on making a couple paleo desserts to bring and also some chicken veggie soup. We traditionally have soups for Christmas Eve, and prime rib for Christmas day dinner.
sounds like you had a nice day! Soup sounds so good. I love soup. We always have finger foods but my daughter is going to send some over to us.CW :186.6
PW: 187
SW: 187.2
LTD: .6
Steps
12/20 9,488
12/21 9,776
12/22 9,820
My Fitbit has been giving me issues staying connected again let’s hope this current fix says because it is super annoying.
Praying I can stay focused these next couple of days. I am letting my husband cook Xmas breakfast and dinner since I have been doing so much cooking with this meal plan. I plan to skip his breakfast or just have a tiny bit because it is not healthy in the least but it is his family’s tradition:
I think it is important to not deprive ourselves. Have a little bit and enjoy!888Angie888 wrote: »Steps 12/22: 17,402
1. No snooze✔️
2. Steps✔️
3. Meditate✔️
4. Within calories✔️
5. Exercise ✔️
The rest of the week is going to be a challenge--already gave in to the snooze button this morning. 😉Need to find some time to make up for this morning's missed exercise.
Happy Holidays!
I hope you got to squeeze your exercise in. The dreaded snooze button.iHUSTLE4MUSCLE wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Just got home from a 6.11 mile walk ....I have decided to try the 30 day shred again by Jillian Michael's come the 1st and if I am not too sore to also go on walks with Aspen It is time to incorporate strength training
That sounds great Megan. I am still trying find a plan for the new year. I'm finishing a 4 week strength program this week and would like to start something new. I've heard that Beachbody programs, LIIFT4 and PX90 are really good, but extremely challenging.
Was there a particular program you followed? Once we come out of lockdown I want to do a simple strength program. The exercise room is not equipped like a full gym but I want a routine.ScorpioGirl70 wrote: »ScorpioGirl70
Weigh in on Friday
My checkin yesterday didn't save? Oh well, guess that happens on the phone once in awhile.
checkin for yesterday 12/22
Steps 2471
Today checkin 12/23
Steps 6256
My daughter headed back to TN this evening. It has been a fun but exhausting few days, trying to make up for a 1.5 years of not seeing each other, thanks to Covid and her not being able to come home this past spring or summer.
The best Christmas present!0 -
Beautyofdreams wrote: »@Megan_smartiepants1970 12/22 65 minute walk
12/23
food logged
over calories family Christmas
128 oz water drank.
7 hours of sleep
Immediate family Christmas where my sister insisted we have chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, biscuits , green beans and desert. Ate smaller portions but still over calorie budget. Have one more celebration Sunday. Just trying to maintain weight over the holidays.
You are still logging so that is good. I think maintaining over Christmas is a great plan.December 22 and December 23
Dec. 22
Track - yes
exercise - yes ( walk )
Steps - 6968
Dec. 23
Track - yes
Exercise - Heck, yes
Steps - 17859
NSV - After exercising so much yesterday, I notice today I am less tense and nervous and feel just more relaxed and in a better mood!
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Isn’t exercise wonderful. It is a natural antidepressant. When I was walking it really set my mood for the day. Can’t wait for lockdown to be over to start using the pool!0 -
Overdue
@dabbers18
Today
@888Angie888
@Bluetail6
Friday
@363days (I believe you are weighing today)
@ScorpioGirl70
@Megan_smartiepants1970
@iHUSTLE4MUSCLE
@lindamtuck2018
@Piqueaboo
3 -
Steps
12/20 3,998
12/21 2,182
12/22 2,854
12/23 4,982
I can’t believe it is Christmas Eve. Usually, we go to my daughters and have all kinds of yummy foods. She is going to send some over to us. Tomorrow she will send us turkey dinner and we will watch the grandkids open presents on video chat. Well I am definitely coughing less. Today I have a killer headache and I am still really tired. Just crossing my fingers that I am better by Monday to get our keys. I should know the test results by Saturday. I am off to have a nap.
Have a super Christmas Eve!5 -
CHECK IN: WEEK 4 (Wednesday)
🏋🏻♀️ Exercise ✔️
🥤 Water ✔️
🍽 Calories /Tracking ✔️
💤 Sleep ✔️
👣 STEPS
WED 12/23: 10,146 (circuit training) + 7,931 = 18,0771 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »
Thanks ... I have a few BeachyBody programs ... I love Shawn T's Rockin Abs, Hip Hop Abs and Cize ...I also have Slim in 6 which I did a while back and had great success
I need to look into those too, thanks! 1 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
Was there a particular program you followed? Once we come out of lockdown I want to do a simple strength program. The exercise room is not equipped like a full gym but I want a routine.
I've been using the Peloton app (it's only $12.99/month) for strength. I did a kickstart program in tandem with my own lifting as part of a group challenge online, to motivate me. You can use it with your new gym's tread and bike for walks, bootcamps, runs or spins. It also offers yoga, cardio, meditation, outdoor run and walk (nice for spring). It's really helped me through the pandemic.
I'm going to try Apple Fitness and I'm open to other suggestions also. I try to change it up a lot so I don't get bored since I'm stuck at home.0 -
3 -
Thursday Weigh Day
CW: 248.4
PW: 252.4
Up and down but this week is down🙂.5 -
Steps 12/23: 16,346
1. No snooze ❌
2. Steps ✔️
3. Meditate ✔️
4. Exercise ✔️
5. Within calories ✔️2 -
Merry Christmas Eve Everyone 3
-
Daily Post December 23
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 128oz
Steps 3791
Quick post here, was up pretty late last night, which means I slept in this morning and am now getting everything ready for today. Yesterday I made paleo Peppermint fudge and molasses spice cookies, Texas Chili and Chicken veggie soup all to bring to my parents for tonight. Today I have some maple cinnamon almonds drying in the oven, it smells good in here haha. Need to load up my car with presents for our first day of gift opening!3 -
@lindamtuck2018
Bluetail6
Thursday
PW: 168.2
CW: 167
LTD: 27
Merry Christmas to all those who celebrate 4
This discussion has been closed.