Weight No More - December 2020 Team Chat
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Zumba was canceled today, big bummer. I did sign up for the peloton ap and used it with the treadmill. I have to say it was pretty fun. I can't wait to get a bike. I am going to try to start getting up early again in the morning, if I don't I am not going to kick myself over it but maybe having this ap will get me moving.3
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Zumba was canceled today, big bummer. I did sign up for the peloton ap and used it with the treadmill. I have to say it was pretty fun. I can't wait to get a bike. I am going to try to start getting up early again in the morning, if I don't I am not going to kick myself over it but maybe having this ap will get me moving.
Oh, no. I'm sorry they cancelled Zumba, Tracy. Have you ever tried emkfit? She's from Toronto and it was Casey @GingerPwr who recommended her a while back. I've never been to Zumba (too shy to show how uncoordinated I am with choreography. I've always wondered if it's because I'm left-handed.) Her Latin Hits are such fun: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-pne1Uv8YkXZ3lbele30aA
I really like the Peloton app. I have done Spin on my used spin bike (I love the theme classes, it's hilarious to hear the young instructors talk about '70s music but so much fun), outdoor walks (which keeps me company and I hear music I normally wouldn't listen too), HIIT (much less expensive than my usual group), stretch sessions (very good), and I'm going to try their yoga. (Lately, I've just been doing children's yoga with my grandchildren who are 3 1/3 and 1 1/2. It's a bit like herding cats.)
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Username GingerPwr
Pw 137.5
CW 137.52 -
PLACE TEAM PERCENTAGE
PLACE TEAM LBS LOSS
PLACE INDIVIDUAL PERCENTAGE
1st @iHUSTLE4MUSCLE 6.85 %
2nd @CurvyCalorie 2.47%
3rd @kandi3570 2.26 %
PLACE INDIVIDUAL LBS LOSS
1st @iHUSTLE4MUSCLE 13.0 Lbs
2nd @CurvyCalorie 4.4 Lbs
2nd @kandi3570 4.4 Lbs
2nd @evangsimmons170 4.4 Lbs
3rd @littleflutterby 4.0 Lbs
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@sleepymom5 that is the first time I’ve seen Christmas Carolers but I’m thinking that usually I’m at a dance class and this year I was home to see it! It was so awesome but I wished I was dressed properly to turn the lights on and wave at them!! Lol1
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WEEK 2 CHALLENGE -- LIFE'S PLAYLIST
Click the link below to visit this week's challenge and share the music that moves you!
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10817566/week-2-challenge-lifes-playlist/p1?new=10 -
Debbie Sharpe
Current weight 128.6 (a pound up from last week, need to do better)
Sunday – 10626
Monday –10027
Tuesday – 12354
Wednesday – 17656
Thursday –20777
Friday –19078
Saturday –14678
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Checking in
PW: 151
CW: 151.93 -
Steps for goingape
Sunday nov 29 - 6429
Monday - 9219
Tuesday - 11548
Weds - 10886
Thursday - 10500
Friday - 4924
Saturday - 97391 -
PW: 206.1
CW: 205.1
LTD: 6.94 -
Check in for Sunday
Food-logged and under
Water-80 oz
Exercise-walking video, PT and stretching
Nothing exciting to report. Things are going well. Busy finishing up decorating and shopping. Let's have a good week everyone!
@tryingagain5 I am glad that you can start doing a little more at the gym. I also love that you prepped and are ready for the week. That will make it so much easier to stay on track. I hope your back is feeling better soon.
@1theresamcvean Lol! That was so funny about spin class!
@GingerPwr Hope things are going well
@ljdanny That stinks about zumba. I am glad you are enjoying the Pelaton app. It sounds like it is going to be something to look forward too.
@debbiewsharpe Your steps are amazing! I know you will get that pound off. I know you have that magic number you like to stay under but did you consider having a weight range to stay in? Or is that number the upper end of the range? I just like to see what people do in maintenance
@bumpbreakcar How are things going? Remember we are here for support
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12/06 steps 67612
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Good morning everyone,
I still have to catch up on posts from last week. I hope that you are all doing well! It has turned cold outside here, so I am posting some Hygge inspiration. The Hygge manifesto graphic is from the author of the Hygge book, which made this an international trend. He is really into desserts, but you can sub in whatever is good for you and yummy. Have a great week!
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@Cafelelia Thanks for the hygge inspiration. It certainly is cold outside this morning.0
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bumpbreakcar wrote: »Checking in
PW: 151
CW: 151.9
@bumpbreakcar Let's call this a maintain. You've got this! On another note, I'm curious about your username. Sometimes I think it has to do with the carnival ride bumper cars, other times I think it's what my son might say about my driving with my foot on the brake.
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1theresamcvean wrote: »bumpbreakcar wrote: »Checking in
PW: 151
CW: 151.9
@bumpbreakcar Let's call this a maintain. You've got this! On another note, I'm curious about your username. Sometimes I think it has to do with the carnival ride bumper cars, other times I think it's what my son might say about my driving with my foot on the brake.
Lol this name....
So I live in MD and we have terrible streets potholes everywhere. I hit a bump and it cracked the bumper of my car. Hence - bumpbreakcar 😞. I created this profile in google or something and when I created the account in MFP I signed in through google and boom it’s my username that follows me every time I log into something through google! I was so mad and frustrated when I created I just typed it in and now I have to remember that moment forever lol. And the car in my picture is the car it happened too lol. A 94 Plymouth Sundance Duster, My first car !!2 -
@sleepymom5 thanks .. you know what... have you ever known exactly what you need to do and then you don’t and then your mad with yourself... I had a few of those moments this week but I’ve been working on my mindset and keep telling myself shake it off! It’s not the end all be all. I’ve brought a scale and feel good about this week. Also I know the few extra I’ve picked up is from the beverages and the couch I enjoyed this weekend lol 😅1
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Question- what are you all using for tracking you steps? I was looking at the Garmin- but I get confused on reviews
Mainly need something for tracking steps, I have a indoor fitness bike and working out with dumbbells and stuff. Thanks in advance 0 -
@sleepymom5 thanks! I was very happy to be back in the 150's!
@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx amazing transformation! You look fabulous!0 -
@bumpbreakcar I was using a Garmin for a couple years. I like that it is so easy to recharge, just a quick connect to your computer. I could wear it 24/7 except in the water. The drawback was the battery has to be replaced about once a year and is not cheap. I now have an Applewatch which does a lot more but the charger is a wall plug and takes 30 minutes or more to charge all the way up. I have had it for ~three years~ so a newer watch may work a little different. I like all the additional info you get from the Apple Watch.2
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@bumpbreakcar I have a fitbit charge 3 but I'm getting a charge 4 this week. I like my fitbits. My husband keeps trying to get me to get an apple watch because I have gone through a few now. But I like what I like and I have challenges going with my Fitbit.
I stepped on the scale this morning and it was down so let's hope it keeps going that way and Thursday weigh in looks good. I did another exercise on the treadmill today with the peloton ap. I didn't get up early, I'm usually awake but not today, go figure. But came home and got it done. Trying to really watch what I eat also. And had lots of water today.3 -
bumpbreakcar wrote: »Question- what are you all using for tracking you steps? I was looking at the Garmin- but I get confused on reviews
Mainly need something for tracking steps, I have a indoor fitness bike and working out with dumbbells and stuff. Thanks in advance
I use a Fitbit Versa now and worked my way up to that model having had the Fitbit Zip (I think it was called) that was this little thing I just clipped to my bra. I have the Fitbit Aria scale that syncs with it and love the system. A long time ago, when I used to run, I had a Garmin. I don't know much about their current models though.0 -
Today is a bittersweet one for me... I'm suffering from a headcold BUT I'm pretty sure my Thanksgiving bloat is gone. So... yay?
Back to hovering my face over my tea while waiting for my cold/flu meds to kick in.6 -
12/07 steps 107331
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Check in for Monday
Food-logged and under
Water-96 ounces
Exercise-30 min bike, PT, strength and stretching
I didn't log until this morning so I was beating myself up about eating some of my daughter's potato soup. I had 3 spoonfuls so I don't know why I thought I ruined my day. I didn't. I need to cool it with the french onion soup though, I had it 2 days in a row already. Last year I ate it almost everyday and my blood pressure went up. I had a cold and apparently that soup and mucinex is not a good combo. Great workout yesterday too. I have a love hate relationship with working out, I don't feel like doing it but love the way I feel after.
Hope everyone has a great day today!
@minstrelofsarcasm @1theresamcvean Can I move my weigh in day to Thursday just for this week? I am going out to dinner Thursday night and plan to have a few drinks. I don't want the number on Friday morning to represent my week lol!
@Cafelelia Thank you for all the hygge inspiration! They actually make me look forward to the cold weather to be inside to do all of those things. Good for the soul! xo
@bumpbreakcar Lol about your username. Mine is an old one too-I have 5 kids but they are grown now so I am not so sleepy anymore To your question-yes! I used to do that all the time. I would know what I have to do and be determined to do it and then give in and beat myself up and do it again the next day. Even worse, I would just continue spiraling downward saying "I screwed it up, I might as well have this too". What has helped for me is not being too restrictive. If you make small changes that aren't too hard to do, it is a little easier to follow. The weight may come off a little slower but its better than losing and regaining which was what I was doing. Sounds like you have a good attitude for the coming week! For tracking steps I had a fitbit for 8 years and loved it. I got an apple watch for Christmas last year and use that now. I think the fitbit I clipped on my bra was more accurate than the apple watch with steps. I feel like I have to swing my arm for the steps to count. It could just be me but if I am carrying anything or pushing a shopping cart I don't get the steps. The apple watch does have a lot of other features that are awesome too.
@kirsten11872 Is it true you were all mailed masks in your town? They said it on the news today and it seems a little unbelievable even with the surge. My town won't be so nice I am sure lol!
@ljdanny I did have a hard breakup with my fitbit Lol! I got my apple watch as a gift so thats when I took the leap. I am glad that the scale is going down, even though we shouldn't get wrapped up in the number, it is motivating. For me at least.
@minstrelofsarcasm Ugh! Feel better xo6 -
@1theresamcvean What exercises do you do for abs? I have positional vertigo and have problems with lying flat and doing the ab exercises. I also hurt my shoulder doing planks so I guess they are out of the picture. I have weak abs and core so I need to find something. I am taking the lazy way out asking you instead of researching Lol! If you have no suggestions I will look into it Thanks xo 2
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sleepymom5 wrote: »@minstrelofsarcasm @1theresamcvean Can I move my weigh in day to Thursday just for this week? I am going out to dinner Thursday night and plan to have a few drinks. I don't want the number on Friday morning to represent my week lol!
Not a problem!
Although alcohol has a funny way of showing up on the scale - if you haven't fully rehydrated after drinking, you might even see MORE of a loss. I don't recommend it, because not rehydrating after drinking tends to have nasty side effects the next morning, but I can't say I haven't seen that effect myself. If you're curious, try weighing yourself both Thursday and Friday mornings - for science.
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sleepymom5 wrote: »@1theresamcvean What exercises do you do for abs? I have positional vertigo and have problems with lying flat and doing the ab exercises. I also hurt my shoulder doing planks so I guess they are out of the picture. I have weak abs and core so I need to find something. I am taking the lazy way out asking you instead of researching Lol! If you have no suggestions I will look into it Thanks xo
Pam,
I try to avoid lying down or having any arm motion in my periphery. Taking this into account and thinking about your shoulder, here are some good ab exercises.
Seated leg raises are good for your lower abs.
Here's one where you lift your feet over an object in an arc from left to right:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvleorZT7wU
Here's another where you lift them just straight up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBJF8FRWg9M
Both are good.
Seated medicine ball twists are great for obliques: https://www.google.com/search?q=seated+medicine+ball+twists&oq=seated+medicine+ball+twist&aqs=chrome.0.0i457j69i57j0i22i30l3.6129j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#kpvalbx=_cdXPX5SHEI-3tAavxr-IBA8
You can do several ab exercises standing up, kind of like those figure eight videos.
Here's a video of four moves:
https://www.google.com/search?q=ab+exercises+where+you+don't+lay+down&oq=ab+exercises+where+you+don't+lay+down&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i64.10231j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#kpvalbx=_j9PPX8qYJ-PrtQaRxpLwBg11
You also get an ab workout and have fun with EMKFit dance HIIT classes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-pne1Uv8YkXZ3lbele30aA
Here's to your abs!!
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I just made ranch dip out of cottage cheese. I’m so excited. I love raw veggies but I have to have something to dip them in. So I decided I’d try it. It’s pretty good. It’s definitely not the creamy consistency of store bought but for 40 calories for 1/3 cup, I’ll learn to love the consistency. Didn’t notice it much with veggies anyway just when I tried it plain.2
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