WaistAways - January 2021 Team Chat
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Good morning and happy Thursday! I hope you are all doing well. I did a 20 minute Pilates workout this morning. (It was actually 2 ten minute ones.). If you've never done Pilates, it is amazing how 10 minutes on a consistent basis can really make a difference.
I don't think I ever ended up logging yesterday.
But, yesterday is past and today I will! My daughter and granddaughter will be over later. Daughter is still at less than 100% with her shoulder pain and needs our assistance in hugs and floor time. I'm always up for that with that sweet girl.@jugar
PW 144.5
CW 146
I don't know what happened. I thought my eating was on point and I'm certainly getting enough steps.
My sister advises that I'm not eating enough calories and sent me a link explaining what that means - have stalled my metabolism. I think I need to rethink my goals and my methods. Take some inspiration from @KellyBgetsfit and see what changes I can make to my composition rather than lose more weight. Oh yuck, I think that means finally picking up those freeweights and turn my attention to shaping what I've got.
Also, at 52, to build a better base of muscle, to forestall muscle loss as I age. I'll think some more today but maybe jump back to the goal zone in February- and try to figure it all out without necessarily counting on the scale for results.
You will bounce back. I know it. You have done so so well. You definitely don't want to eat too few calories. We know that doesn't really work. As to the strength-building, I am right there with you at needing to build strength. I know Pilates does build strength somewhat, but I probably need to pick up those handweights I have. I'm not looking to enter a Mrs. America Body Builder Competition, just keeping those bones strong as I age. 56 and officially hit menopause means I really need to take good care of myself. I do feel better and stronger and healthier than I did when my kids were little. But, when those hormones decide to essentially shut down, it IS noticeable. Sylvia, it you find anything interesting, please share. I may tap into my bestie who is a trainer, about a modest weight routine. She lives up near you in Foxboro.
Well, need to go get myself some food/protein. Have a great day!!
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Oh, right! I looked it up and agree...that's not likely unless I fall down in that position and can't get back up!
@jugar my day-late weigh in was: 187.5
Apparently, my post holiday is catching up to what others were doing when my number was decreasing. Sheesh!3 -
Shhhhh. I'm here procrastinating, don't tell anyone. I have a big letter of support for someone's grant application to write, and...
OK. I'll be quick! Just sending hugs to those who have sneaked a tiny bit, or put on a tiny bit - just don't let it get big and it will be fine! Hugs flying all around to everyone.
Do I have to go write that thing now?
I'm going I'm going!5 -
CW - 257.3 lbs
PW - 260.3 lbs5 -
@happimess and @jugar the meme game is on point, love both of those
I don't think I checked in at all yesterday? This week is rough. I woke up today already feeling totally exhausted. Work was frustrating. I spilled water on my desk while I was about to start a power yoga class (luckily didn't hit anything electronic! just some post-its and the desk itself), and it was just one of those "ugh and now this" moments. And it doesn't help that in theory, my firm is closed on Monday for MLK day in the US and people keep signing off emails with "enjoy the long weekend!" - my team always has to work MLK day because it's just such a rush of time. Too much to do. I will at least try to not work a full 8-10 hours.
HOWEVER, with all that glum and complaining out of the way, I will say - this is very much a time when I would be turning to snack food and a binge in the past. But I have a nice, big salad planned for dinner tonight and maybe the stress is affecting my appetite as well because I don't even feel that hungry? I just finished said yoga class so I should be starved. And it's just nice to realize maybe my brain is finally making some new patterns.
It's also nice to think about my bed. Waiting for me. Comfy and full of pillows.6 -
Met all goals. Steps today 12,401.3
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Happy Thursday all 😃
Not so good day for me today 😥
I was good and healthy all day but by the end of an evening I gave in and had some wine 🍷 I really must stop drinking in this lockdown. In my normal working day I drive from 8.30am so I never drink on school night.
Since our lockdown in Wales, UK I drink far too much because I don't have to drive in the morning. I did have this problem last year and I did manage to stop, so here's hoping I'll do it again 🙂
So tomorrow is day 1 again 😃
Never give up, right?
Have a lovely Friday all 💕6 -
I had a good chuckle with this one - hope you do, too!
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Another Friday coming up! I did finish writing that letter this afternoon, got it scanned and sent off. And I got a good bunch of walking in. Not too bad of a day.
Sending big hugs to @Kali225 and @ells_runs - take good care of yourselves, sleep well
Friday weigh-ins coming right up!
@healthygirlintransit
@evangsimmons170
@SMcFall0215
@CanadianGiraffe
@happimess01 already in, and yet another big patch of green
@Pearl4686
@Steph1498
Almost ending week 2! Watch out for the slump that sometimes happens mid-month. Resist!6 -
Steps for Jan 14: 11,5344
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les mills barbell class with 10,070 steps
overall felt great today but my knee is starting to tell me I am over 50. Ugh!
Have a great night everyone!5 -
PW: 218.6
CW: 219.0
Errr, it was down to 218.2 the other day. Having no power definitely complicates meals. We are out for a couple more days 😢 I went and bought a propane outdoor oven today 🤣🤣🤣 We are out of power fairly often so it was time. It's so teeny tiny and cute😍 Can't wait to use it tomorrow. It was a really busy day at work. We are missing so many people so it was a rush to get a few things situated. I totally forgot to get dog food tonight 🙃 My dogs are so happy they each got a bowl full of dog biscuits instead. No workout today, it's my rest day. Tomorrow I'm gonna get myself organized and definitely buy some dog food 😌6 -
Friday weigh-in
PW 88.2
CW 87.6
Very happy considering I was aiming to maintain. I hope I can keep this up. My head hasn't been in it.
Did manage 2 runs this week, which felt good!7 -
@SMcFall0215
Friday
PW-167.6
CW-163.8
Whoooo hooooo... FINALLY A nice loss. I’ll take it.. I have been 100% focused. Making my own food not eating what my cousin has been making and not caving to the cake, ice cream, cookies and donuts she keeps buying because “she knows I like it” 🙄... I was planning on ordering lunch today because it’s Friday instead I packed!! We do have plans of going out to dinner on Sunday.. so I’ll be looking at the menu and trying to figure out good options!!
Any good suggestions for Texas Roadhouse? that is NOT seafood?!?!7 -
Happy Friday!
Its lunchtime and I've finished work for the week, which is much appreciated after the brain-drain that was yesterday. Finished 2 hours late, feeling like a zombie, but made myself do a dance workout and met my other goals.
More home made soup for lunch today, then I'll go do the food shop at the butchers and supermarket. Will be running or working out this evening, I'm getting to the point where I look forward to the running. The workouts still involve more mental effort to plan them so I'm not really in the flow yet.6 -
Good morning! Happy Friyay!!!!
@SMcFall0215 It’s been SO long since I’ve been to Texas Roadhouse I started drooling 🤤 at the thought!! Haha
@Pearl4686 You got this! 💪🏼
Have a great day my friends!5 -
fuschiabolero wrote: »les mills barbell class with 10,070 steps
overall felt great today but my knee is starting to tell me I am over 50. Ugh!
Have a great night everyone!
How many minutes of barbells? you're doing great - and the BEST antidote to over 50 knee pain is strength. Take care of it, but strengthen all the muscles around it and it will be happy again
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You are certainly having a wild and crazy time - I love the way you stay goofy and positive in spite of it! Your dogs are loving itconleywoods wrote: »PW: 218.6
CW: 219.0
Errr, it was down to 218.2 the other day. Having no power definitely complicates meals. We are out for a couple more days 😢 I went and bought a propane outdoor oven today 🤣🤣🤣 We are out of power fairly often so it was time. It's so teeny tiny and cute😍 Can't wait to use it tomorrow. It was a really busy day at work. We are missing so many people so it was a rush to get a few things situated. I totally forgot to get dog food tonight 🙃 My dogs are so happy they each got a bowl full of dog biscuits instead. No workout today, it's my rest day. Tomorrow I'm gonna get myself organized and definitely buy some dog food 😌 1
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