WeightNoMore - January 2021 Team Chat
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Check In: Sun 10th
Food: Logged - over
Exercise: 3.5k run and 7.5k walk
Steps (for challenge): Sun 14,786
Frustratingly my garmin watch battery died during one of my walks so the step count above does not includes 2k worth of walking. Hey ho - need to be better prepared and make sure I charge my watch regularly!
So first part of my plan to get back on track was to log my eating and drinking. Success! I have tracked for 2 days now. Both days I was over my target calories, but baby steps! Now that I am tracking, next step is to stock to my calorie target. Currently on plan for today, and all my christmas prosecco and baileys (oh my! How high in calories is that drink!) are gone so that should help (which was going so badly!).
The run was good. I went with my neighbour on an off road trail through a local common. Muddy, puddly and great fun! We then walked the route as a cool down and have a natter/catch up. Later went for a late afternoon/evening walk with partner and kids around a local lake and reedbeds. My son takes a lot of coaxing to go out, and he spends the whole time talking - making up fantastical stories/creatures. He has a very lively imagination and is very creative, but it become very difficult to get a word in once he gets started!
Hope everyone is having a good weekend.
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Username: jedaschultz
Weigh In Day: Monday
Week: 2
PW (Previous Weight): 206.2
CW (Current Weight): 204.2
Yeah! I did it again. Tracking my points (I'm on WW) and drinking my water and getting the steps in. I upped my steps by 500/day for this week for 5500 each day, we'll see how I do.4 -
Hello team and happy Monday. @minstrelofsarcasm thank you for taking charge of our team. I’m full swing into tax season so I can’t help you out - but you are definitely killing it and don’t think for a second we take you for granted!!3
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@minstrelofsarcasm can you put me on the cheer squad for this month. My BIL isn’t doing well and I don’t have time to check in.5
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@sleeymom5. Hugs!! Thinking of you and your family. I am praying for your brother in law.0
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Check In: Mon 11th
Food: Logged - over
Exercise: 5k run and 2.5k walk
Steps: 13,239
Was all going so well during the day. Ran my fastest 5k (managed to get out without children on scooters in tow!), made a delicious chicken and tarragon hotpot (recipe from Pinch of Nom), drank some water. Then, once kids were in bed and I settled in front of the TV the want for sweet stuff happened. Felt hungry and so it was the easy to get crisps and biscuits that ended up being eaten. Took me from nicely under to quite a bit over. Plan today is not to eat anything past 8pm. Think I'll brush my teeth at that point to spell the end of eating for the day.
@jedaschultz nice loss! I used to do WW. What plan are you following?
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Hi all.
I had a great workout class last night. I’ve been missing it. It’s a real sweatfest. I never seem to push myself as hard as they do.
I’m hitting the gym today with my son. It’s usually a quick visit and I’ve been letting him call it, but tonight I’m going to let him know we are going to put in a longer workout just to make it worth the drive.
Food is on track. But I’m fluctuating a bit and I’m more holding steady than seeing the downward trend. I had increased my calories for a half pound a week loss. Might need to make a change.3 -
minstrelofsarcasm wrote: »bumpbreakcar wrote: »Sorry I’m late ... can I change my day to Wednesday going forward?
Not a problem! I'll have you shifted to Wednesday for next week.
Don’t kill me ... can I make it Friday?🙏🏽🙏🏽
Sorry for all the back and forth just trying to create some routine for myself 😅2 -
@sleepymom5 thinking of you and your family.
My bike came, I did a 23 minute ride, I almost passed out but I survived. My husband swears he's going to use it starting tomorrow, I don't believe him but we will see. I went to the foot dr, she's running a ton of blood work to see if any of it could be part of my pain problem and maybe need more doctors. She's checking me for lyme disease, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, vitamin d, thyroid and I don't remember what else. Hoping to get into pt for my feet next week. This is Tom week so hoping the scale won't have too much damage.6 -
Good morning team weight no more. I am up early this morning. I have to go for some medical tests. it will take most of the day so I have planned accordingly. I have been on plan for 2 days. I have tied my string back together! Mackie seems to be feeling a little better. I am glad for that. I am off. I have to get my walk in before I leave.2
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Check In: Tues 12th
Food: Logged - over by a little (better!)
Exercise: 2k walk
Steps: 5,747
Trying to work whilst helping a 5year old with their online schooling is hard! Was so tired by the end of the day yesterday. Only managed a short walk with my daughter. I was wanting to get some other exercise in (planned yoga), but didn't happen.
Today marks 1 year since my brother passed away. I haven't seen my parents or younger brother since the funeral in February - what with Covid travel restrictions and we are dotted around different countries - UK, Ireland and Australia. Difficult grieving and being so far apart. Focussing on not eating my feelings or drowning my sorrows.
@goingape Being in live group classes is great for motivation - it really does spur me on to do better and push harder. Hopefully it will all help to get you seeing that downward trend.
@ljdanny Hope the doctors figure out the cause of your pain soon and can work on stopping it. What kind of bike did you go for? Trying to convince my other half that we should get one for us both to use!
@cyndiesstuff Glad Mackie is feeling a little better. It is hard to see them suffer. I have an old cat that has recently started having health problems, so my heart goes out to you. And love the photo you posted of him - he's gorgeous!3 -
debbiewsharpe wrote: »@rachelrjh
The biggest thing that’s helped me though is changing my weight loss goals in my apps. I’ve set them all to a more easily attainable goal of 180 pounds. Once I reach it, I’ll reset the goal. Having a goal of losing fifty pounds seems really far off and is daunting to me, whereas losing 15-20 pounds seems possible and not so far off.
you have a great plan! I love your positive attitude
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i do the same thing. work in 10 pound increments or so. Much more attainable, or at least less daunting!
weighing in early this week (normal day is Friday)
117.6 down about 3 pounds so YAY!
hubby left the front door open this morning and our 2 Pyrenees got out. hubby out searching for them. he's better at finding them than I am. ordered GPS trackers for these jerks.2 -
bumpbreakcar wrote: »minstrelofsarcasm wrote: »bumpbreakcar wrote: »Sorry I’m late ... can I change my day to Wednesday going forward?
Not a problem! I'll have you shifted to Wednesday for next week.
Don’t kill me ... can I make it Friday?🙏🏽🙏🏽
Sorry for all the back and forth just trying to create some routine for myself 😅
Nothing to worry about! We are here to provide support to you, regardless of what that may be. And if you're getting on the right track, we're succeeding.
@ljdanny - Sending love in your direction! Hope it's something easily remedied!callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »117.6 down about 3 pounds so YAY!
I'm assuming you mean 217.6, and not 117.6?
Otherwise I will need to know how one could possibly lose almost 103lbs in a week. I wouldn't repeat it, but maybe steal some of the magic. 
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melaniedscott
Week 2 (time to face the music)
PW: 212.5
CW: 211.5
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Might still be some water weight...had take-out spaghetti & eghplant parm (well half of one) last night and it was crazy salty. Usually, restaurant italian seems sweet to me. But I have to own this. The past couple weeks (work days), we hit 4-4:30 and I am ravenous and exhausted. Nothing is safe. I should take the 30-45 minutes to do a workout or something. But then the exhausted kicks me. Maybe I just need a nap.
I think I'm just stressed because of all the crap happening around the country. I should go back to actively avoiding all news but I can't seem to look away.3 -
I’m going to do a yoga with Adriene yoga practice today. I had been doing them right before bed. But now I’m so exhausted i end up just going to bed.
So putting it out there and this is happening. I’ve really enjoying them.2 -
Hello and happy Wednesday team. I had a treadmill stress test on Friday - never done one of those before. I thought that was really hard - and I exercise every day. I was able to complete the test and one nurse towards the end said "I'm impressed - you're running uphill and you're smiling". I thought that was funny. Actually - people tell me that I am always smiling - so I guess it was just another day!! My brother had blockage in his carotid arteries - actually both at different times - so now that I am 65 my doctor is doing tests on me as a precaution.
I had a slight breakdown with my nut addiction over the weekend. There is a chain of stores in Michigan called "Cherry Republic". So they make all kinds of different products with Cherry's grown in Traverse City Michigan. I passed by a Cherry Republic store on Saturday and somehow talked myself into buying this Cherry Nut Mix that they describe this way:
"A signature Cherry Republic item. The Cherry Nut Mix tosses the sweet, succulent dried cherry in a tumble of premium jumbo almonds, jumbo cashews, and mammoth pecans. Protected in the best packaging we can find, the freshness of this mix is guaranteed. Consistently one of our best sellers during the holiday season, but the Cherry Nut Mix is good all year around!"
It also had a sign next to it that said "Caution - addictive!!!".
Well needless to say, the package was empty by the time I went to sleep Saturday night! I never got around to calculating the calories on that but I can only imagine!! Yesterday I almost talked myself into buying a family sized container of mixed nuts - but I somehow managed to walk away and acknowledge that it was NOT a good idea!! I am really happy with myself for making that wise decision! Its really too bad I can't learn how to eat nuts in moderation - its just not in my DNA!!
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tryingagain5
Wednesday
Week 2
PW: 215.4
CW: 215.4
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Just relaxing 😀. But he’s in Chicago and I’m in Michigan 😩5 -
Hello and happy Wednesday team. I had a treadmill stress test on Friday - never done one of those before. I thought that was really hard - and I exercise every day. I was able to complete the test and one nurse towards the end said "I'm impressed - you're running uphill and you're smiling". I thought that was funny. Actually - people tell me that I am always smiling - so I guess it was just another day!! My brother had blockage in his carotid arteries - actually both at different times - so now that I am 65 my doctor is doing tests on me as a precaution.
I had a slight breakdown with my nut addiction over the weekend. There is a chain of stores in Michigan called "Cherry Republic". So they make all kinds of different products with Cherry's grown in Traverse City Michigan. I passed by a Cherry Republic store on Saturday and somehow talked myself into buying this Cherry Nut Mix that they describe this way:
"A signature Cherry Republic item. The Cherry Nut Mix tosses the sweet, succulent dried cherry in a tumble of premium jumbo almonds, jumbo cashews, and mammoth pecans. Protected in the best packaging we can find, the freshness of this mix is guaranteed. Consistently one of our best sellers during the holiday season, but the Cherry Nut Mix is good all year around!"
It also had a sign next to it that said "Caution - addictive!!!".
Well needless to say, the package was empty by the time I went to sleep Saturday night! I never got around to calculating the calories on that but I can only imagine!! Yesterday I almost talked myself into buying a family sized container of mixed nuts - but I somehow managed to walk away and acknowledge that it was NOT a good idea!! I am really happy with myself for making that wise decision! Its really too bad I can't learn how to eat nuts in moderation - its just not in my DNA!!
Your nutty stories make me laugh. The cherry nut mix sounds really nice. Wisconsin and Michigan do have a lot of good cherry stuff. Once in a while I make spiced nuts (raw nuts, spices/sugar, juice/butter/olive oil + crockpot...) once in a while. They are pretty hard to resist.2 -
Yoga done !3
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@lennoncpa i feel your pain on the nut addiction. But I have to tell you even when I eat a whole bag I tell myself it’s better than a candy bar. It may be waaaaayyyy more calories but at least it’s healthy.
@Freeglerock I’m so sorry you are weathering the anniversary of your brothers death without the comfort of family. Give them a call, FaceTime. This virus has taken so much from us. Don’t miss your family when you need them.
I’ve been doing so well the last few days. I mean my weight is back and forth but I’ve been really pushing to do everything right. And in walks my bad influence cousin. But I was sooo very glad to see him. My family used to be so close and we drifted. So I didn’t get my steps, I didn’t get my water, I didn’t get my vitamins. But I got something priceless, a moment with people I love. ❤️ A few hours of talking about times treasured from long ago. There are some people that time and distance will never waiver that bond. He is one of them! It was a good evening.
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melaniedscott wrote: »melaniedscott
I think I'm just stressed because of all the crap happening around the country. I should go back to actively avoiding all news but I can't seem to look away.
I FEEL THE SAME WAY! Last night my husband was watching the news. Ok for one news show but I don't need or want to listen to someone's opinion of the news for several hours. I went to the office, turned on the TV in there and did 2 arm weight videos from YouTube.2 -
@lennoncpa
I’ve been doing so well the last few days. I mean my weight is back and forth but I’ve been really pushing to do everything right. And in walks my bad influence cousin. But I was sooo very glad to see him. My family used to be so close and we drifted. So I didn’t get my steps, I didn’t get my water, I didn’t get my vitamins. But I got something priceless, a moment with people I love. ❤️ A few hours of talking about times treasured from long ago. There are some people that time and distance will never waiver that bond. He is one of them! It was a good evening.
What a great day, I share your joy! I had an outside visit with mask on with my 2 closest friends (one is my cousin). I may not have done all I intended yesterday but that one visit was more beneficial to my well being than anything else I could have done.
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@ minstrelofsarcasm
My weight in day should be listed as Sunday. I used Monday for the first month here but changed it to Sunday. I have been weighing and posting step totals on Sunday. Can you change that for me please?1 -
@ Freeglerock
I am sorry for the loss of your brother and for not being able to be with family to remember him this year. Covid has hit so many people in so many ways. Praying for you and your family!🙏🙏💕
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I have been replying to comments this morning, sorry I have been so inactive lately. Can anyone tell me the best way to do this?????1
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pacsnc6
Week 2
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debbiewsharpe wrote: »I have been replying to comments this morning, sorry I have been so inactive lately. Can anyone tell me the best way to do this?????
If all the comments are on the same page, you could click quote on each one and It will line them up and you can do what you want. You can also remove bits and only quote the bit you are responding to but you have to be careful not to mess up the html [quote....] text [/quote]. I'm guessing it is html-ish...maybe html5? That's the new hotness that I haven't learned. On a computer it is easier to selectively delete. I use my phone and it is a stone kitten.
if they're on different pages...write what you want to say and who it goes to without quoting?Freeglerock wrote: »Today marks 1 year since my brother passed away. I haven't seen my parents or younger brother since the funeral in February - what with Covid travel restrictions and we are dotted around different countries - UK, Ireland and Australia. Difficult grieving and being so far apart. Focussing on not eating my feelings or drowning my sorrows.
So sorry for your loss. People say it gets better. That's not really true. I lost my sister 5 1/2 years ago and some days the sorrow rises up like a wave and swamps me. I think we get sorrow fatigue and we pile non-sorrow on top of it, just to be able to function again. And that becomes the new normal.
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debbiewsharpe wrote: »@ minstrelofsarcasm
My weight in day should be listed as Sunday. I used Monday for the first month here but changed it to Sunday. I have been weighing and posting step totals on Sunday. Can you change that for me please?
Not a problem - consider it done!debbiewsharpe wrote: »I have been replying to comments this morning, sorry I have been so inactive lately. Can anyone tell me the best way to do this?????
The "best" way? There's no right or wrong way to do anything, just a matter of finding something that works for you. I like to check in while my coffee is brewing and I'm not awake enough to complete any work yet.
Unless that wasn't what you were asking. In which case: clarification please?So I didn’t get my steps, I didn’t get my water, I didn’t get my vitamins. But I got something priceless, a moment with people I love. ❤️ A few hours of talking about times treasured from long ago. There are some people that time and distance will never waiver that bond. He is one of them! It was a good evening.
Honestly, I think I would take all of those heartwarming moments over meeting my daily goals. Besides, we take things day by day, but our bodies never truly stop - so every good decision you make has the power to negate the bad ones you've made previously."A signature Cherry Republic item. The Cherry Nut Mix tosses the sweet, succulent dried cherry in a tumble of premium jumbo almonds, jumbo cashews, and mammoth pecans. Protected in the best packaging we can find, the freshness of this mix is guaranteed. Consistently one of our best sellers during the holiday season, but the Cherry Nut Mix is good all year around!"
It also had a sign next to it that said "Caution - addictive!!!".
Well needless to say, the package was empty by the time I went to sleep Saturday night!
That sounds so good. It's been a long time since I've had a worthwhile trail mix, but that may just make the cut. I can't blame you for eating all of it - I would do the exact same thing. Might even throw in some dark chocolate chunks for good measure.melaniedscott wrote: »I think I'm just stressed because of all the crap happening around the country. I should go back to actively avoiding all news but I can't seem to look away.
I feel like the news is the #1 cause of my stress eating over the past year. I've been in no mindset to be able to handle all of this. The most reassuring thing, however, is knowing that I'm not alone in feeling the sheer weight of everything that's going on. I also made a rule not to watch any non-breaking news after 9pm. I'm usually pretty good at following it. Sometimes. Kinda.2 -
minstrelofsarcasm
January Week Two
Weigh In Day: Thursdays
PW (Previous Weight): 169.0 (January 7th)
CW (Current Weight): 168.0 (January 14th)
LTD (Loss to Date): 66 lbs
Aaaaaaand there's that post-blog whoosh I was hoping for. I'm still holding on to my holiday weight, for some reason. Maybe my body just loves caramel apple pie so much that it won't let it go? No matter, this is a step in the right direction, and I'm happy to see differences in the numbers while noticing differences in my body.
Food:
I ate reasonably well since the last time I weighed in, even though there was a night full of Indian food and alcohol that probably did me no favors. I've been doing my best to take each craving for food with a grain of salt (usually not literally), as I know I have been dehydrated, and dehydration does this sneaky thing where it disguises itself as hunger.
Exercise:
Unlike my food, I have been directly on top of my exercise routine. I have not cancelled a single spin class, I have added in more strength training, and I've remembered to both stretch and foam roll after classes and throughout the day to improve recovery. While I am worried this is the middle of my self-sabotaging cycle, Self-Improvement, I also know that I know my body much better than I have in the past, and I should be able to notice small signs of burnout. I hope. I don't know. But I won't stress about it until I get there.
Mindset:
There's really not much to say that hasn't already been said. Things are stressful in the world right now. The dark and cold isn't helping me very much, but I am doing things I enjoy to keep myself in high spirits. Having a community for support is incredibly important right now.
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