Downsizers - January 2021 Team Chat

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  • ScorpioGirl70
    ScorpioGirl70 Posts: 196 Member
    Checkin 1/2/2021
    Scorpiogirl70

    Steps 1325 - didn't get much done today, worked for 16 hours and I am exhausted.

    Missing steps from you on 12/31 and 1/1

    I'm fairly sure I shared those... here they are again though.
    12/31 - 2130 steps
    1/1 - 1209 steps
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,101 Member
    edited January 2021
    Week 5 December top steppers are: Updated with the Correct numbers :)
    1st @Megan_smartiepants1970 - 175,440 steps
    2nd @iHUSTLE4MUSCLE -133,443 steps
    3rd @888Angie888 -97,073
    CONGRATS LADIES :)
    As a group we walked 1,093,855 steps GREAT JOB EVERYONE :)

    END OF THE YEAR TOP STEPPERS ARE:
    1st @iHUSTLE4MUSCLE -860,178 steps
    2nd @Megan_smartiepants1970-708,810 steps
    3rd @888Angie888 -484,089 steps
    CONGRATS AGAIN LADIES :):)
    AS A GROUP WE WALKED 6,311,647 steps WELL DONE EVERYONE :D

    TIME TO RECOGNIZE OUR TEAM MEMBERS WHO PLEDGED A DAILY STEP COUNT

    @Megan- 7/7
    @Andrea- 2/7
    @Z1ORtza- 2/7
    @Angie- 3/7
    @iHUSTLE4MUSCLE -4/7
    @rlaskey2 6/7
    @Laura-5/7
    @cesse47 -7/7
    @mari_moulin -2/7
    @363days -1/7
    @iradi8 -4/7
    @shortyjmorgan1 -3/7
    AWESOME JOB EVERYONE :):)
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,101 Member
    Checkin 1/2/2021
    Scorpiogirl70

    Steps 1325 - didn't get much done today, worked for 16 hours and I am exhausted.

    Missing steps from you on 12/31 and 1/1

    I'm fairly sure I shared those... here they are again though.
    12/31 - 2130 steps
    1/1 - 1209 steps

    Wish I had seen this before doing all the tallies ...I am sorry I missed it
  • ScorpioGirl70
    ScorpioGirl70 Posts: 196 Member
    Jan 3 checkin
    Scorpiogirl70

    @Megan_smartiepants1970
    Steps 1904

    Now that Monday is here and hubby goes back to work, Maybe I can get back to what I should be doing. Him only working 3 days for the past 2 weeks, I am ready for a break from him. :)
    I'm not sure if I am the only one who ever worries about working out or even walking on the treadmill in front of their spouse/SO. I used to not that self conscious- heck back in the day, me and two friends got rules switched in PE/Gym class where we were able to go lift weights with the guys while the girls were suppose to learn gymnastics. That was back when I was skinny though, now that I think of it, that probably helped me stay skinny in High school.
  • ScorpioGirl70
    ScorpioGirl70 Posts: 196 Member
    Checkin 1/2/2021
    Scorpiogirl70

    Steps 1325 - didn't get much done today, worked for 16 hours and I am exhausted.

    Missing steps from you on 12/31 and 1/1

    I'm fairly sure I shared those... here they are again though.
    12/31 - 2130 steps
    1/1 - 1209 steps

    Wish I had seen this before doing all the tallies ...I am sorry I missed it

    I'm not worried about tallys, I just do it to be part of something bigger then myself. :) It's all good.
  • Bluetail6
    Bluetail6 Posts: 2,983 Member
    A BIG Congrats to @lelbarou ,@littleflutterby, @Beautyofdreams and @Bluetail6 for losing all 5 weeks of December especially during the holiday ........Well done Ladies :)

    Thank you Megan. I really have to start looking at the spreadsheet!! I'm glad that you found a plan that will work for you. I just upped my calories and changed my macros.
  • Bluetail6
    Bluetail6 Posts: 2,983 Member
    jugar wrote: »
    Wait Wait - Don't Tell Us!
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    The Results from December 2020 are in!

    Congratulations all, especially to @Bluetail6for placing 1st, @littleflutterby for placing 2nd...and @Tazaria87

    Thank you iHUSTLE4MUSCLE!! That squirrel is the cutest thing ever!!
  • Bluetail6
    Bluetail6 Posts: 2,983 Member
    363days wrote: »
    Congrats Bluetail6, littleflutterby and Tazaria87, and to the team as a whole!!! We rocked December and now to STORM January!

    Thank you, 363 days!!
  • Bluetail6
    Bluetail6 Posts: 2,983 Member
    01/01 60 minutes walking at 2.8 mph
    01/03 No steps. @Megan_smartiepants1970

    01/03
    PW: 161.3
    CW: 156.8
    LTD: 66.9

    Congratulations to @littleflutterby, @Bluetail6 and @Tazaria87.

    I fell down twice this morning and rapped my chin against my dresser. Am nursing a mild concussion. Think I need to talk to my doctor about my blood pressure medication. Will try to get moving tomorrow.

    Enjoying reading everyone's introductions. Let's make 2021 a year for positive changes.

    Thank you, Beautyofdreams!! I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to mention me, with all you have been through. Please take it easy. Also, do talk to your doctor. Again, thank you. Lee
  • Bluetail6
    Bluetail6 Posts: 2,983 Member
    @lindamtuck2018
    I do hope you start feeling better and better. I now have 2 close friends who survived C-19 so far... They are doing well with a few residual symptoms. One was out 10 days. The other for a month. I'm just glad that treatment, etc. seems so much better than when C-19 first hit. <3 Lee
  • Bluetail6
    Bluetail6 Posts: 2,983 Member
    azkunk wrote: »
    Username : azkunk
    Weigh In Day: Sunday
    PW: 181.7
    CW: 178.2
    LTD: 28.8

    Such a busy day today. I ended up skipping lunch and and being way under calories. I have my first 10 hr shift tomorrow so just a quick check in to post my weight. I will try to catch up on the posts.

    Fantastic loss!! :)
  • mszoueb
    mszoueb Posts: 155 Member
    edited January 2021
    Weigh in:

    SW: 259.4
    PW: 254.2
    CW: 255.4
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    Morning all,

    Congrats everyone for December's win! Here for Monday check in. As you know a new meal plan for me has started from today, the breakfast actually wasn't too bad. I think it's going to take time to get used to for a few reasons but, I do feel hopeful about it. It will be easier when I start my new job as if I'm in the office, I won't have access to food in the same way as I do now. I think I'm still adjusting from the eating on New years combined with the fact TOM is imminent.. I was 254.8 yesterday.

    Today I also started filling in a calorie counting food diet diary too https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B081S2MYGN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    I got it as a kickstart, I love how it's set out.. in hindsight should of bought a longer duration one, not sure why the company chose 7 weeks as a duration. I've since seen they do 3 and 6 month ones on their website (calorie counting, SW and WW friendly ones) so, that may be a option for me to consider when the 7 weeks are finished. However, I am also thinking I could buy a nice quality notebook and jazz it up myself with different colour pens and stickers for a fraction of the price that it would cost me to cover the rest of this year.

    The SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely) goals I've set within it for the 7 weeks are:

    - Exercise at least 3 times a week in addition to any walking etc
    - Stay hydrated with water
    - Look for non scale victories
    - Be mindful of what are you eating
    - Take each day, one at a time.

    Non scale goals:
    - Improve physical strength
    - Gain more self confidence from losing weight
    - Gain more energy
    - Feel better physically and mentally

    Have a great week everyone :)
  • Bluetail6
    Bluetail6 Posts: 2,983 Member
    @littleflutterby
    Thank you for the mention!! You did an amazing job yourself my friend :) !!
  • mari_moulin
    mari_moulin Posts: 3,717 Member
    Wow 7 pages worth of messages! What an active team!

    I read most of you but too much to reply to at this point. I will start replying as of today.

    I’m back “on it” as of last Saturday. I was so disappointed in my weigh in as it just showed I had an 8.2 lb gain for the whole of 2020. I’m so disappointed about this but I know I can come back from it. So I’ve worked out everyday since then. Started the C25K program again and plan on getting back on my virtual Zumba classes.

    I’ve tried logging my food and start off ok but then completely lose track and stop logging. I figure it’s ok. One step at a time. I’m getting my workouts in again and next I’ll focus on water habits again then food logging. I have cut back on my intake and started making healthier choices again I’m just not good at logging it all.

    Sorry for my late step count. @Megan_smartiepants1970 here are my steps. It’s ok if they don’t count toward the tally.

    Saturday - 14,696
    Sunday - 8,577
  • scribb
    scribb Posts: 3,659 Member
    Yesterday's steps 6,927

    SW 217 (re-set)
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,101 Member
    Wow 7 pages worth of messages! What an active team!

    I read most of you but too much to reply to at this point. I will start replying as of today.

    I’m back “on it” as of last Saturday. I was so disappointed in my weigh in as it just showed I had an 8.2 lb gain for the whole of 2020. I’m so disappointed about this but I know I can come back from it. So I’ve worked out everyday since then. Started the C25K program again and plan on getting back on my virtual Zumba classes.

    I’ve tried logging my food and start off ok but then completely lose track and stop logging. I figure it’s ok. One step at a time. I’m getting my workouts in again and next I’ll focus on water habits again then food logging. I have cut back on my intake and started making healthier choices again I’m just not good at logging it all.

    Sorry for my late step count. @Megan_smartiepants1970 here are my steps. It’s ok if they don’t count toward the tally.

    Saturday - 14,696
    Sunday - 8,577

    Hi Mari ... I have added you to the new step challenge ..Do you have a step pledge that you would like to hit daily ?
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,101 Member
    FYI... I will have to re-do the tallies for last month ..Apparently they are incorrect
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,101 Member
    Z10Rtza wrote: »
    Good morning!!!
    It´s freezing here brrrr
    I found a tiny moment to get in and I saw that you already wrote 7 pages WOW Impressive!! Great chatty team :)
    Today I did something absolutely out of my comfort zone. I called to the hospital to make an appointment with the Obesitas department, all of it in Dutch and I must say after doing it I felt awesome for being able to do it.
    I must also say that in the middle of my chaotic days, the first of January a friend called me that she was having a sort of job opportunity for me. And even if I am not making money with it, I am helping to a restaurant to get on their feet using my marketing and management skills. And it feels good to use the knowledge :#
    My steps are almost NADA but I hope they will go better. I managed to do the 8.000 though
    @Megan_smartiepants1970
    29/12/2020 11.516 steps
    30/12/2020 6.164 steps
    31/12/2020 5.766 steps
    1/1/2021 8.106 steps
    2/1/2021 8.332 steps
    3/1/2021 8.667 steps

    And my weight started ugly but I promise myself it will go better. At the moment today it is 134.1 kg = 295.6 lbs @lindamtuck2018
    I hope you all started full of good intentions and I recommend you to watch Dead to 2020 in Netflix to laugh a bit

    I added you back to this month's step challenge..Are you still wanting 8000 as your step pledge?
  • DawnCumm
    DawnCumm Posts: 212 Member
    @Megan_smartiepants1970

    Morning sunshine :)
    1/3/21 steps: 10,250
  • jimboden3
    jimboden3 Posts: 334 Member
    363days wrote: »
    @jimboden3 Glad you joined the group. It is much more fun to do the deal with others. Just curious - what brand of rowing machine were you looking at? Someone on another thread was a big fan of the Concept 2 Model D and it looks like it got good reviews. Have you gotten that far in choosing a machine?

    You're correct about the Concept 2 Model D, as it's running about a 2 month backlog last I checked about a week ago. Actually I've made buying it a "reward" for losing 10 lbs before Spring Break (mid-March) so I've come up with a list of monthly goals / rewards plus a few milestone like this one. I'd love to get on the list right now and get it sooner but the challenge of earning it will just make it that much better even if it means delayed gratification.
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,101 Member
    DawnCumm wrote: »
    @Megan_smartiepants1970

    Morning sunshine :)
    1/3/21 steps: 10,250

    Good Morning .....Great steps :)
  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,101 Member
    edited January 2021
    Just checking in with everyone ...Is there anyone else who would like to join the step challenge...I do not want to miss anyone so please message me if you would like to join ...Thanks

    P.S. I start Physical Therapy today ...Just got a call..Physical therapy just got cancelled for today and rescheduled for Wednesday
  • DawnCumm
    DawnCumm Posts: 212 Member
    Advice, I have a very sedentary job, hard to get in breaks/lunches really not a normal schedule and can be 16 hour days. I say this because I do not move much which is my big opportunity. My goal is to use the elliptical in the am for 30 min and use weights/stretches while working. Does anyone have any good leg strengthening exercise recommendations while sitting? My desk does not go up. that being said, I can stand for short periods of time if I am just watching or speaking.....so will take all ideas.
  • Z10Rtza
    Z10Rtza Posts: 451 Member
    Good 1st Monday of 2021.
    Goal check in so far
    1. Only had one soda this weekend
    2. Working on drinking more water
    3. Started a night time stretching routine
    4. Lost a 1 lb since Friday weigh in
    5. Every night so far we have eaten at the dinner table.
    You guys are amazing
    CW 166.4
    PW 167.4

    Wow well done!!
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