WaistAways - January 2021 Team Chat
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Steps Tuesday 10,605
I have been tired this week. And having s hard time feeling motivated at work. I just need a little break. I took Thursday and Friday off so looking forward to that.5 -
@jugar I’ll be a day late this week.
Monica and I are having an adventure! A friend of hers (lives in Boston) was diagnosed with Covid the other day and is pretty wiped out. We offered to drop off a chicken soup & rice-veggie care package (he is a solitary guy who works in a psych clinic). This was originally going to happen after her dental appointment but, that was rescheduled to 2-weeks from now. We decided to go anyway. All went fine, we kept our distance & started the 2002 BMW (an old stick shift that Emily “gave” me so it could be registered in VT not FL). Monica has taken it over, so, she noticed an odd sound and moments later, the temperature almost maxed and very little power left to steer. We stopped in front of a car part supply store (similar to AutoZone). They were helpful to a point and then we put AAA into place along with contacting the sick friend, who booked us a room at a hotel close to his car mechanic. The car was towed, we got a LYFT ride to the mechanic’s, collected the loaner car, drove to the hotel, and ordered Vietnamese food, took baths, and relaxed for the evening.
My food was good until snacking started up (no actual lunch today). We’re hoping to get home tomorrow. We’ll see! Fingers crossed that “Joan” will be easily fixed and ready to behave nicely all the rest of the winter.
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@micki48 I am working on the protien thing too. I am using the tru grill pre cooked chicken breast strips from Costco. 5 oz has 180 calories, 4 g fat and 36 g protien. I'm also having plain yogurt for breakfast with toppings. For dinner, I'm trying to make things that have the protien, carbs and veggies separate. Then I can customize my plate to fit my macros but not mess with other people's portions.
It's late and I'm definitely ready for bed! Food was good but I ate quite a few of my workout calories. I lifted weights for 55 minutes tonight. I had an evening snack but it was veggies and ranch. I followed it up with some tea and that made me feel satisfied 😌 Good night 😴4 -
I did not feel like getting out of bed this morning! It's halfway through the week, at least. I got the run in last night, husband ran down to the garage with me then he drove the car home and I ran back. Very slowly; it was up hill all the way. But I did it without stopping and even added a little extra on to take me over 30 minutes - I get points with the health insurance company then, and get free Amazon Prime if I get enough points.
Husband and I will be going for a walk at lunch time to get a sandwich/wrap (we do this on a Wednesday to break the week up), but if the shop is out of stock my backup plan is leftover fajitas from last night.
After work I'm supposed to be going for a run with a friend. It's looking pretty icy so if it isn't safe to go, I'll do a workout at home. Tea tonight is pork steaks. OH will want chips (done in the air fryer) and a frozen veg bag, but I'm tempted to get some flavoured rice and fry some fresh veg.6 -
I have so much reading of posts to catch up on but just wanted to jump on quick before work to say there was an interesting article in the NYT recently regarding 'Exercise snacks' I like the concept and somehow throwing 'snacks' into it was even more appealing. summary - you don't need to throw on the lycra for a dedicated fitness activity for an hour, just 10 minutes of something spread out the day, helps your cardio, etc....'
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/04/well/move/for-an-exercise-snack-try-the-new-standing-7-minute-workout.html
have a great day all!4 -
PW 153
CW 154.6
I am not surprised because I haven't been putting in the effort since New Years. I did start my period today so that is part of it. I also struggle with eating while at home. I tend to gain 5 pounds every summer. I meal prepped this week, but didn't eat it. I made a set eating schedule, similar to my work one, but I didn't follow it. Today is a new day and I will try again.
As for increasing protein, I recommend collagen powder. I buy Vital Protein at Costco. It is 70 calories and 18 grams of protein for 2 scoops. It is tasteless. I add it to my coffee or oatmeal. Collagen is supposed to have lots of benefits for you hair, skin, nails, and joints. I also cook with bone broth instead chicken broth. It has 9 grams of protein. It is more expensive, but I buy it at Costco as well.4 -
Yesterday was a good day, turned in my notice and the boss was clearly shocked and surprised, and just couldn't fathom why I was unhappy, or why I didn't just tell him I was bored... I think once he has time to reflect on it, he will understand. This is a small company, and it's not a company that is going to grow, so it's kinda stagnant and the work never changes, it's the same processes day after day... But he was extremely appreciative that I gave him 4 weeks notice... And I feel 50lbs lighter, I am so glad that is done...
Anyway, so food was really good, I did not exercise after, I dropped the car at the shop and hubby picked me up, so we were late getting home, dinner took a long time, etc. But I got my 30 minutes done in the morning... And again this month is about FOOD intake... I did get a little snacky, but it was all in budget...
I didn't exercise this morning, It's my day off, but I think I will exercise when I get home tonight, even thought it will be later, as I have to pick the car up ! I have a facial peel scheduled for Friday, and I won't be able to exercise for a day or two after that... Well I can exercise, I just can't sweat, lol... So I would like to get my 5 days in, and will switch my rest day to Sat & Sunday...
Sleep has been awesome lately, I've gotten Mid 80's on my fitbit everyday this week, good sleep is important...
Edited to add, I am increasing my protein also, So I have added protein shakes and protein bars.. I use Premier Protein Caffe Latte shakes, they are yummy and 30grams of protein (160cal), and then Built Bars, they are like a candy bar and super yummy, they have 17 grams(130 cal)... So I use them as breakfast and part of my lunch...
Okay have a great day !
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I am finding it hard to get enough protein with out getting too much fat. Anyone have any suggestions for good protein foods that are low in fat?
Fish! Tuna on a salad (no mayo!) with a bit of good olive oil and balsamic vinegar, oregano - you won't miss the mayo. I like to make sure the salad has lots of different greens, including arugula (my fave, but not everyone agrees
), and any other raw veg you like. Tomatoes help make the tuna seem less dry. Shrimp are amazingly low calorie and go with any stirfry, on zoodles or spaghetti squash with some nice strong herby tomato sauce, etc. Any nice think white fish is very low fat, and even salmon and other fatty fish have the fats we need like omega 3.
If you don't like fish, poached skinless chicken breast goes with everything. I poach it in just a bit of broth with plenty of herbs, or even just water, herbs, salt, and pepper. Don't even get close to over cooking it and it is tender and moist, not the usual dry that can happen so easily.
Low fat feta is usually good, but watch the salt. And nonfat yogurt - this is my every day breakfast. I make it in my instant pot and have come up with a great method to get nice smooth high protein yogurt. Let me know if you want the recipe. I add chia seeds or a few nuts, a chopped up apple, and some blueberries and bob's your uncle.
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PlaneMonkey
Weigh in Wednesday
CW 210.6
I managed to gain about 6lbs over the holidays and this is the last of it to get back off now that I'm getting back on track.
I've been under the weather for the past week including pink eye and a few other covid symptoms so I got tested and stayed home from work feeling like crap but the test came back negative today and I'll try to drag my butt outside. The neighbours and I have spent hours this past two weeks shoveling off our tiny corner of frozen lake and since feeling sick I've gotten zero skating time in to make it worthwhile! Skating doesn't burn nearly as many calories as snowshoeing but the shovelling after every dusting of snow falls sure adds up!
I hope to be back on the green side of the scale by next week.4 -
conleywoods wrote: »@micki48 I am working on the protien thing too. I am using the tru grill pre cooked chicken breast strips from Costco. 5 oz has 180 calories, 4 g fat and 36 g protien. I'm also having plain yogurt for breakfast with toppings. For dinner, I'm trying to make things that have the protien, carbs and veggies separate. Then I can customize my plate to fit my macros but not mess with other people's portions.
It's late and I'm definitely ready for bed! Food was good but I ate quite a few of my workout calories. I lifted weights for 55 minutes tonight. I had an evening snack but it was veggies and ranch. I followed it up with some tea and that made me feel satisfied 😌 Good night 😴
Thanks for the suggestions, Kristi, and what a great day you had. I appreciate that. Often I eat a few nuts which is satisfying, but adds lots of (good) fat.
@Kali225, @Gidgitgoescrazy and @KellyBgetsfit Thanks for your suggestions as well. @jugar Thanks for all those protein ideas. I do like fish and I love arugula. I guess I just need to add more to my salads. I really appreciate all the responses to my question. I may start getting plain greek yogurt instead of my Cherry Chobani. Maybe I can do that.
@eggfreak I love that! I am a full believer in the benefits of a consistent 10 minute workout. I just did 11 minutes of pilates and actually burned cardio calories for 4 of them! It really makes a difference. Thanks for the article too.
@jugar in case that was buried in there. 11 minutes of Pilates for today.
Well, it's almost noon and I am still in my jammies. What a bum! I better get something done.
Have a wonderful day friends!!!4 -
PW 177
CW 176.6
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Am I to understand that 3 team members visited an auto shop in the last ~16 hours? Something's going around.
Third workout of the week is done! This one is great because it is an instagram live workout at noon my time so I have to get it done fairly early. I totally forgot that my company set up a Zumba class at 5:30pm on Wednesdays, too, which resumes tonight after the holiday break so I will be doing that for sure!
@jugar I am BIG fan of arugula. It's probably my favorite salad base. This week's dinners have been arugula salads with roasted red peppers, feta, and bacon with balsamic dressing. I'm obsessed.
@eggfreak I love that they called them exercise "snacks" hahaha. My fitbit gives me reminders to move each hour but I often forget to...actually move when it buzzes. And it usually is more like 5 min of movement than 10, so maybe I should try to up it!
I have to say, that workout had a really profound effect on me today. I went to bed stressed, had terrible sleep, woke up stressed (about work, life, trying to find a new apartment - ugh!), went on my walk stressed, explained all of this to my sister in a stressed tone - and now I have gotten a sweat on, brought in some endorphins, it's time for lunch, and I feel so much better. Things will work out. As long as I do! (ba-dum tsk!)4 -
Made it for the evening run after all, and after a tough start got into it so we turned away from home and went further. Ended by going up our hill - it's 35ft climb over 1/4 of a mile (that doesn't sound like a lot actually, but it feels it!) - was doing lamppost to lamppost but it was actually easier to run as I could feel my feet sliding back walking. It was like the ice just kept spreading in front of us. And a family stepped out into the road to wait for us to pass which meant I felt I had to keep running - I hate that Now in the bath trying to get warm again; I cool down too far after a run!
Have struggled with the hydration today. Not sure how much of it was getting a coke zero with lunch so drinking that instead, and how much was being busy at work and not taking a break between 1.30-5.30 so I didn't refill my empty bottle. Got 4 cups to get in and it's 8.30... I'll manage! Calories wise I'm acing it at least, but when it comes to balancing macros I'll have my work cut out.2 -
Keep the messages coming! The struggle to exercise, and the good feeling afterwards. The struggle to eat well, and still making it happen and feeling good afterwards. These are the times to remember for the next one! It is easy to remember how good that pastry or soft drink or whatever is your jam will feel, but it is the afterwards that is SO different. This is a great beginning to the new year!
We know the other teams are having great beginnings too, so tuck these stories into your back pockets, handbags, pillowcases, couch cushions - wherever you can grab them when those struggles start to get you down. The green streak so far this week is looking beautiful!
If you want to check out the spreadsheet, there is a link on the main F2F page, or you can just go to -
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LqGMrZRpwjGIXsOo0Vt5GqGt3IBuevGu1UEZNk3YSog/edit?usp=sharing
You cannot edit, but you can go to Waistaways on the tabs at the bottom, and see how we're doing. Everyone who has shared their name has it in there too, and where they live way over to the far right. The steps are there, all kinds of beautiful numbers. If ever you see I made an error, be sure to let me know!0 -
Started the day out so happy. (Thanks Georgia) But it went down from there. There’s been a lot of pacing, stomping, yelling, crying. So that’s exercise, right? Now Momma’s drinking. I need something to calm me down. You don’t want me here right now.8
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Hey all our US folk: Everything looks really bad right now and it is. But I love you and you'll be OK. Hang in there @micki48, if a few drinks is what you need then have at 'er, and get through it.
The start of the new year didn't magic away all our problems but the year is still full of potential. Keep hope. ❤6 -
CW: 227.5
PW: 228.4
Back to where I was before the holidays, woo! ^.^7 -
@micki48 I would say that stomping yelling and carrying on burn lots of calories. I have so far avoided pouring a dram and will pedal extra hard on the exercise bike tonight. Those were some scenes I hope never to see again. I have lived more than half my life in Canada, but grew up in the US and my parents, siblings, and nieces live there. I agree with @Terytha that it really bad right now but that good people will step up and calm things down. Let's hope that happens fast.
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@micki48 steps for Sun - Tues for me:
1/3: 13,286
1/4: 14,993
1/5: 15,657
Totally with you on the drinks. Just insanity in the capitol today. My friends who live in DC (and there are many, having gone to college in VA) got security alerts like Amber Alerts on their phones telling them that an emergency was declared! (They are all safe, luckily).
2022 can be our year, heh?5 -
Back to work today. Felt determined. Got my goal met today. Steps for yesterday 12,124. Steps for today 12,118.
Sunny, glad to have you on the step team. Please let me know what your daily goal is when you get a chance.
@fuschiabolero Please let me know your daily step goal as well. Thanks.
Glad to be on the step team. My overall goal is 10,000 steps. My goal since Sunday I have been trying to get 12,000 a day. Today I made 12,437.
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@micki48 Steps for January 6
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Hi Team,
Agree with views on current situation in DC and our country. I pray for peace and productivity for our country's leaders. Took a break from working out today and feel good about the first six days of January. I hope the motivation stays strong throughout the month. It is amazing what a difference drinking water throughout the day makes. Here are steps added on-
1/1 - step aerobics 45 min (high-med intensity) - 4355 steps
1/2 - 7,209 steps
1/3- Bodypump Barbell class 60 min (high) - 7660 steps
1/4 - Barre3 class 45 min (low-medium intensity) - 7295 steps
1/5 - step aerobics 60 min (high) - 8224 steps
1/6 - rest day 4508 steps
Have a great night!5 -
Oh so sad here in the US. It is truly heart breaking to see people behave like this. I try to remember that they are the minority and the majority of people do not do those things. I am not feeling great today. My period showed up today a week late and it is a painful one. No working out today. I'm staying home tomorrow so should have plenty of time to workout tomorrow. I stayed in my calories but I'm under in protein. I'm at 22% and I'm trying for at least 25%. Oh well, tomorrow is a new day8
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Steps today 14,876
Work was busy again tonight, looking forward to a few days off. I agree with the sentiments of what happened today in the U S. Checking for updates off and on throughout the night at work had me stressed out much of the night. I am praying for peace for our country.3 -
sneaking on but must get ready for work...read all your comments...looks like we got through the holidays in pretty good shape! And getting good results from a weigh in is a great motivator to keep eating well, because it works.
Protein - Poached chicken is good - I don't eat it hot - I bring it to work as a cold snack with some mustard. I had been 1st dumping the remaining liquid, then started to add to soup but have realized that with a pinch of salt and some pepper it's a yummy filling broth to drink. EGGS of course - I don't eat as many as I used to but still one every morning and always a boiled one in my salad. BEANS - I promise to get the veg & bean soup recipe up on the recipe link - delicious and healthy and good protein. Chickpeas, 'fried' up in a pan - a good snack & protein too.
Salad dressing - I finally started making my own this last year- the premade ones can pack a lot of cal.- keep a container in fridge- a very simple one - balsamic vinegar & olive oil with a pinch of s & p. - proportions 1.5 tsp balsamic to .5 tsp olive oil. My sister brought my attention to my overuse of olive oil at one point and I've cut back - yes, a 'good' oil but if you're trying to shave calories here and there - you realize you don't need that much. I use 1 Tbspn on a huge salad - only 35 cal. I love the sweetness from the balsamic.
Marched 4.2 miles after work last night - only burned 400 cal - that's not even a slice of the lemon olive oil cake I made, grrr..... but, it's half a slice I only got into cardio for 9 minutes, frustrating.
have a good Thursday all.
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Good morning Happy Thursday y’all!!!! Tomorrow is my weigh in day so I need to be on point today!! Fingers crossed 🤞🏻 to a good day!4
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Good Morning Happy Thursday !
I didn't exercise yesterday, I took the day off like planned, ate well and within calories, although I really need to empty the candy baskets at home... Christmas will come down this weekend, so I will toss everything then.
I did 30 minutes of hiit this morning, it felt good...
Hope you have a great day !3
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