Downsizers - February 2021 Team Chat
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Beautyofdreams wrote: »2/01
All food logged.
Under calorie budget. Ate back all the exercise calories because cold makes me hungry.
Strength trained for 45 minutes at moderate intensity.
Drank 120 oz. water.
Please excuse me from the step challenge until Feb.9.
Motivation for losing weight: In 2019, my sister and brother-in-law took me to the state fair and I could barely walk around and knew that they didn't get to see everything they wanted to see. In 2020, I was very unhappy. I sat down and made a list of what I could and could not control. Decided that I could control my weight and took steps to improve it. Ten months into this endeavor and I have lost over 69 pounds with 20(maybe more?) left to go.
I have excused you until further notice
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Hello everyone! I just did my first intro at the end of January thread, so I'll stick to the basics - plus, I'll probably be around the group for a long time, and I'll have lots of opportunities to share more about myself!
My name is Heather, I'm 41 and I live in Edmonton, Canada. I'm single and just adopted my first pet - a kitten. She's sick right now with a common virus for kittens, so though I'm already falling in love with her, I'm a little overwhelmed. LOL. I know once the meds do their thing, it'll get easier.
I'm so excited to join your team. I spent some time reading your posts, and the welcome I got in the January thread... wow!! You're a very warm and supportive group of folks, and I hope I can be one of those people for you.
Motivation for losing weight: Well, like many, I've been overweight much of my life. My weight got so bad, I was starting to see some physical repercussion including high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and a knee injury that I was having a hard time recovering from. Not to mention, I would often avoid social gatherings - specifically places I had never been before because I was worried I wouldn't fit in a chair, or I'd be embarrassed for some other reason related to my weight. I avoided travel because I was embarrassed to have to ask for a seat belt extender, not to mentioned it's really uncomfortable for those hand rests to dig in for any time over 30 min. So, it was having a profound negative impact on my life. I've lost around 80 pounds since I started in May 2020, and already I'm feeling sooo much better. My knee is better, I have more energy, and I feel better about myself because I'm taking an active role in my health.
I already let Megan know, but I am joining the step challenge, starting at 4,000 steps/day. For many days, this will be hard for me to attain, but already I found myself getting up more often from my desk, so that's a step (pun intended) in the right direction. LOL
Other than steps, here are my goals for this week:- 48 oz. water/day
- One healthy snack/day
- In bed by 10:30 three nights this week
- Check in daily with this group
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@leni1us
I completely screwed up. I was moving my name up in the February Habit Tracker because there was a blank space. I couldn't see the complete rows, and I accidently deleted your goals. I did NOT touch the check boxes. Please, please forgive me. I did it in total error. I feel foolish and embarrassed. Again, I am very sorry. Lee2 -
Check in Feb. 1
logging - yes
exercise - no
steps - 981
So, It seems I have really hurt myself. My foot hurts, my knee hurts, my back hurts. I'm not sure whether it makes sense to push a bit and start my knee clinic exercises today or put it off another day. I think I will try and if the pain is bad, then I will stop. I didn't realize that my knee clinic exercises were doing so much for me and now I'm in a lot of discomfort and pain because I haven't been doing them. Anyway, I will wake up a bit and then try the exercises.
I hope everyone has a kick *kitten* day!2 -
Motivation for losing weight
I'm a 52, father of 4 (2 girls & 2 boys - ranging between 22 - 15) living in St. Louis, Missouri and I've been an insomniac and workaholic for most of my adult life. I basically led a sedentary lifestyle for 20+ years until summer of 2019 when I was at a party with neighbors and heard a story about a guy that had a heart attack and died the day after he retired and that was my wake-up call (at the time I was ~ 8 years away myself). I have a lot to look forward to between spending time and traveling with my wife Susan and watching my kids grow up and start families of their own so I want to be around long enough to enjoy this (and be healthy enough to have an active lifestyle). Some people get lucky living long and independent lives but I'm not planning to roll the dice so I'm making the effort to take care of myself ... so I can enjoy taking care of others.5 -
@Beautyofdreams
Here’s to quick healing!
@heatherbluebell
I hope your kitten recovers quickly! I have 2 adult cats. The younger one likes to jump in the bed for a cuddle every night. The purring calms me and helps me fall asleep. Enjoy your kitten.
@lelbarou
Take it easy on that knee! I agree with Lee in that you don’t want aggravated it further. I would either talk to the clinic or the doctor who referred you.
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Monday’s check in
Steps 3,656 ❌
Sleep ✅
Water ✅
Track ✅
I had my test done yesterday. It’s definitely nerve pain and the doctor is going to prescribe some new medications. I have to wait a couple of weeks though as he has to confer with one of my specialists first. I was a bit overwhelmed as the appointment was almost 2 hours but I have hope again.
I am getting so close to my steps the last 2 days. It is something I am going to work on. I am going to walk up and down the hallway on my floor a couple of times today and see if I can hit my goal. Otherwise, I am doing boring housework and laundry.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
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Daily Post February 1
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 110oz
Steps 9858
Exercise 29min Inc Dance Fit Video
Had my nieces for a few hours yesterday, it was a good day. When my brother picked them up we worked out together again. He tried one of my dance videos which was a lot of fun. He was surprised at what a good workout he got, he thought it would be easy haha.3 -
@leni1us
I completely screwed up. I was moving my name up in the February Habit Tracker because there was a blank space. I couldn't see the complete rows, and I accidently deleted your goals. I did NOT touch the check boxes. Please, please forgive me. I did it in total error. I feel foolish and embarrassed. Again, I am very sorry. Lee
I don't think that person is on our team ...I think they put their goals on the wrong team ...I would let @Jugar know if you haven't already 1 -
Gooooood Morning Dazzling Downsizers .... I hope everyone is doing good ...as for me I am about to head down to labs... it is my 3 month diabetic check (I am hoping I do not have to keep doing this since I am now considered pre-diabetic instead of type 2 I have several Dr. appts this month .... I see my Dr on the 10th ...on the 11th I see my old Surgeon who did my hernia surgery back in 2006 (I think I have a new one or something else ..When I tighten my stomach muscles there is a bulge the size of a grapefruit ....I am waiting for a new urologist as I have kidney stones (been dealing with those since 2016 and 3 surgeries to have them removed and now I just found out I have polyps on my kidneys ... on the 18th I have to have yet another CT scan and drink that yucky dye stuff for my abdomen ...I hope you all have a wonderful day ... I am off to labs ...come back and have coffee then head out for our walk 4
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Littleflutterby
Weigh in Day: Tuesday
PW:308.6
CW: 304.0
+0.2
SW-375
LTD-71lb
Hi all, I have my chiropractor appointment soon so I will, for sure, do a proper post when I get back, for realsies this time!!!
I just wanted to share about my weigh in really quick.
I honestly, didn't even want to post this. I was going to try and justify a 1 day extension, or just downright lie but then I realised- the number on the scale doesn't always show the work put in during the week. and really, what is the point in lying? an ego stroke for the sake of about 300 grams? Nah, I gotta be honest with you guys or not do this, because doing it *my* way with my old negative thinking never worked out for me.
So yes, I can't move around much because of the gallstones situation, and I have been feeling really lightheaded lately (going to look at my diet to see if that has anything to do with it) but I was under calories every day.
Sure my takeout Tuesday meal caused some water gain, it always does, but it makes me mad because even when I have takeout, I'm still under calories for the day!!!!
So this week, no takeout on Tuesday. Buuuuuuut, I am going to allow myself a takeout Pho meal in the next few days (They are closed on Tuesdays so can never get them on my takeout day lol)
I'm just low-key mad because it's the first gain I've had since joining you guys and i was kinda enjoying the green streak.
I miss checking in with you guys, I have been dealing with a lot of anxiety in the last month and honestly, just not wanted to post at all. I feel like if I can't post every day, to everyone who posts, then I am a bad motivator. And I know that's not true, because I wouldn't expect anyone to respond to my posts every time. And really, 6 pages in and we are only on day 3 of the challenge, it's unrealistic of me to expect myself to do that. It's just my low self worth and high expectations of my own self, which are really warped.
I'm an all-or-nothing kinda girl, and even though I have been better with that kinda thinking over the last few years, sometimes it shows it's ugly head.
Ok, I have to go wake up the wife, so she can take me to my appointment lol. I will do an intro post later and welcome the lovely newcomers to our fabulous group. Please excuse the slight negative shade to my post, I'm not always like this, I swear! lol
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littleflutterby wrote: »Littleflutterby
Weigh in Day: Tuesday
PW:308.6
CW: 304.0
+0.2
SW-375
LTD-71lb
Hi all, I have my chiropractor appointment soon so I will, for sure, do a proper post when I get back, for realsies this time!!!
I just wanted to share about my weigh in really quick.
I honestly, didn't even want to post this. I was going to try and justify a 1 day extension, or just downright lie but then I realised- the number on the scale doesn't always show the work put in during the week. and really, what is the point in lying? an ego stroke for the sake of about 300 grams? Nah, I gotta be honest with you guys or not do this, because doing it *my* way with my old negative thinking never worked out for me.
So yes, I can't move around much because of the gallstones situation, and I have been feeling really lightheaded lately (going to look at my diet to see if that has anything to do with it) but I was under calories every day.
Sure my takeout Tuesday meal caused some water gain, it always does, but it makes me mad because even when I have takeout, I'm still under calories for the day!!!!
So this week, no takeout on Tuesday. Buuuuuuut, I am going to allow myself a takeout Pho meal in the next few days (They are closed on Tuesdays so can never get them on my takeout day lol)
I'm just low-key mad because it's the first gain I've had since joining you guys and i was kinda enjoying the green streak.
I miss checking in with you guys, I have been dealing with a lot of anxiety in the last month and honestly, just not wanted to post at all. I feel like if I can't post every day, to everyone who posts, then I am a bad motivator. And I know that's not true, because I wouldn't expect anyone to respond to my posts every time. And really, 6 pages in and we are only on day 3 of the challenge, it's unrealistic of me to expect myself to do that. It's just my low self worth and high expectations of my own self, which are really warped.
I'm an all-or-nothing kinda girl, and even though I have been better with that kinda thinking over the last few years, sometimes it shows it's ugly head.
Ok, I have to go wake up the wife, so she can take me to my appointment lol. I will do an intro post later and welcome the lovely newcomers to our fabulous group. Please excuse the slight negative shade to my post, I'm not always like this, I swear! lol
Just a clarification on your weight. It shows a loss of 3.7 pounds so I wanted to confirm your current weight before I entered it. It is hard when we hit that first gain. I remember it well back in June 2019. Unfortunately, there are ups and downs in weight loss. There are so many factors that affect that darn scale. I know how hard you work at your weight loss and so does the team.
Never feel like your a bad motivator and I am sure the team agrees. You have a lot on your plate between you gallbladder pain and school. Don’t ever feel that you have to respond to everyone’s post. Your weight loss journey has and will continue to be inspiring.
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They couldn't find my labs this morning so I was the 1st to check in and last to leave ...oh well at least labs are done for now gonna have coffee wait for my daughter to have her 1st class this morning and then off to walk we go 3
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »littleflutterby wrote: »Littleflutterby
Weigh in Day: Tuesday
PW:308.6
CW: 304.0
+0.2
SW-375
LTD-71lb
Hi all, I have my chiropractor appointment soon so I will, for sure, do a proper post when I get back, for realsies this time!!!
I just wanted to share about my weigh in really quick.
I honestly, didn't even want to post this. I was going to try and justify a 1 day extension, or just downright lie but then I realised- the number on the scale doesn't always show the work put in during the week. and really, what is the point in lying? an ego stroke for the sake of about 300 grams? Nah, I gotta be honest with you guys or not do this, because doing it *my* way with my old negative thinking never worked out for me.
So yes, I can't move around much because of the gallstones situation, and I have been feeling really lightheaded lately (going to look at my diet to see if that has anything to do with it) but I was under calories every day.
Sure my takeout Tuesday meal caused some water gain, it always does, but it makes me mad because even when I have takeout, I'm still under calories for the day!!!!
So this week, no takeout on Tuesday. Buuuuuuut, I am going to allow myself a takeout Pho meal in the next few days (They are closed on Tuesdays so can never get them on my takeout day lol)
I'm just low-key mad because it's the first gain I've had since joining you guys and i was kinda enjoying the green streak.
I miss checking in with you guys, I have been dealing with a lot of anxiety in the last month and honestly, just not wanted to post at all. I feel like if I can't post every day, to everyone who posts, then I am a bad motivator. And I know that's not true, because I wouldn't expect anyone to respond to my posts every time. And really, 6 pages in and we are only on day 3 of the challenge, it's unrealistic of me to expect myself to do that. It's just my low self worth and high expectations of my own self, which are really warped.
I'm an all-or-nothing kinda girl, and even though I have been better with that kinda thinking over the last few years, sometimes it shows it's ugly head.
Ok, I have to go wake up the wife, so she can take me to my appointment lol. I will do an intro post later and welcome the lovely newcomers to our fabulous group. Please excuse the slight negative shade to my post, I'm not always like this, I swear! lol
Just a clarification on your weight. It shows a loss of 3.7 pounds so I wanted to confirm your current weight before I entered it. It is hard when we hit that first gain. I remember it well back in June 2019. Unfortunately, there are ups and downs in weight loss. There are so many factors that affect that darn scale. I know how hard you work at your weight loss and so does the team.
Never feel like your a bad motivator and I am sure the team agrees. You have a lot on your plate between you gallbladder pain and school. Don’t ever feel that you have to respond to everyone’s post. Your weight loss journey has and will continue to be inspiring.
Oops, sorry that's my bad. I copied and pasted from last week's. My PW was 303.8 so a 0.2lb gain. It's all good!
And thankyou, always, for your encouragement and kind words. You're a goodun! 2 -
@littleflutterby ...You are doing what you can ...You are amazing and I am happy to be able to call you a friend ... You have a lot on your plate ...check in when you can ...hugssssssssssssssss 1
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Missing a lot of people's steps on 1/31 and 2/1 ...Please get them posted as soon as you can ...Thanks 0
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Ok So intro time!!
Hi everyone! My name is Tanya, I'm a 32 year old Brit living in Toronto, Canada!
I'm a new student (started in January) and I'm doing a BA in Psychology. I haven't studied in about 10 years so it's all shiny yet scary, but I'm kinda enjoying it lol. I want to be a social worker when I grow up- hopefully specialising in addictions in young people. I have some personal experience with it, being a recovering addict/alcoholic/overeater. I got sober at 19 and very grateful for that.
I live with my partner, Gael (who I call my wife, but we haven't quite got to that yet lol) and our 3 kitties!
I'm currently off work because of gallstones and waiting for surgery, but it gives me more time to study! Woohoo!
Weight wise, I have had a fun time of it. I was a skinny kid (I was a competitive swimmer until the age of 15) but once I had some say in what I could eat, my weight ballooned. I was addicted to food!! In 2011, I lost 150lb through Slimming World (The British Weight Watchers) but once my addiction to losing weight ended, my addiction to food came back with a vengence!!!
After moving in with Gael in 2015, my weight went up significantly. My highest weight was around 375lb. I started going to a 12 step recovery program for my food and I lost a little bit but not much.
In October of 2020 I hit a rock bottom and got a gift of desperation. And that's why I'm here now! I was 360lb in Mid-october and came back to MFP and that's where I found this awesome group!!! I am down 56lb since october, just through eating healthy and exercising where I can.
I am feeling so much better within myself. I am down a dress size or 2, and I found out last week that I can even cross my legs when sitting down!!! What a time to be alive! Haha
This group has been a godsend to me. Getting inspiration from so many amazing people, just keeps me going! I've made some good friends and I'm so grateful for all of you!!
So if you're new here, and you made it to this part of my essay- welcome to the quietest F2F group ever (hahaha, yeah right). We are very chatty, and we very much want to get to know you! Through the successes and the tough times!!!
I find talking through my struggles with people who just "get it" really helps me. I don't want to give up on my weight loss now. And it can be intimidating, especially if you've had struggles in the past or you have a fair bit to go. But stick with us, check in with us, ask questions. And if you ever want to ask things privately, my inbox is always open (and if I don't respond within a day or so just give me a nudge, sometimes I reply on my phone but they don't go through!
And if January was a struggle, or just downright sucked, here is a brand new clean slate! I have enough for anyone who needs one!!
Big hugs all round! Let's have a FABULOUS FEBRUARYYYYYYYYYYY
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »@littleflutterby ...You are doing what you can ...You are amazing and I am happy to be able to call you a friend ... You have a lot on your plate ...check in when you can ...hugssssssssssssssss
Ahh you're so sweet hunni, thankyou! Youre a good friend!
Get on that walking! I'm sure Aspen is going through withdrawals (from what, a whole day??? haha)
Great job on your January awesomeness!!!! You really show us how it's done ^_^ xx1 -
littleflutterby wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »@littleflutterby ...You are doing what you can ...You are amazing and I am happy to be able to call you a friend ... You have a lot on your plate ...check in when you can ...hugssssssssssssssss
Ahh you're so sweet hunni, thankyou! Youre a good friend!
Get on that walking! I'm sure Aspen is going through withdrawals (from what, a whole day??? haha)
Great job on your January awesomeness!!!! You really show us how it's done ^_^ xx
Thanks ...and you are so welcome ...just to let you know I am here for you anytime ...you can always message me ...I hadn't walked close to 2 weeks (stupid sickness) but I am back with a vengeance going on my 5th day today
Thank you I did have a great January 1 -
Steps 2/1: 14,4531
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
Thank you!! I will copy a message to @jugar. I'm glad you are feeling well enough to be exercising again. Also, your attitude is so positive about your appointments!! Good luck with everything. Sending you positive thoughts. Also, I was missing the updates about your walks with Aspen the Husky, and your daughter 1 -
@Megan_smartiepants1970
Thank you!! I will copy a message to @jugar. I'm glad you are feeling well enough to be exercising again. Also, your attitude is so positive about your appointments!! Good luck with everything. Sending you positive thoughts. Also, I was missing the updates about your walks with Aspen the Husky, and your daughter
You're welcome and thank you .....I just got back from a 3.76 mile walk ...I need to work my way back up to my longer walks 7-10 miles2 -
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The vaccine POD that I have been working at is closed a couple of days this week to make it safer for the 75+ year old drivers. So, I have been catching up on my usual work and have been working from home. It is nice to be back in my usual routine and the scale rewarded me today with a loss.
I am off tomorrow and have to take my senior dog for a medical procedure. We lost our youngest senior dog in August at the age of 11 and this one is not doing well. He is 13.5 and has very elevated liver enzymes and bladder stones. We are having an ultrasound done just to see what's going on. If there are any procedures recommended, we may just opt to let him live his remaining days on his terms without the special diet for the stones which he hates and without the medications. Otherwise, he is still a happy, old man that still loves to eat people food and go on walks. My husband took the loss of our first dog over the summer really hard and he is not ready to go through this again. We have one more senior dog that is over 14 yrs old now. She is still doing great. We always knew they would go one after the other once the time came but that does not make it easier.3 -
@lcfa5317 - I don't think we have much time left with my old boy either
It's not fair that their lifespan is so short.
@rlaskey2 - congrats on the inches lost ... that is impressive
@scribb - nice loss
@lelbarou - that is amazing progress from only being able to walk for 15 minutes. You are truly inspiring. I am sorry that you have injured yourself, hope you recover quickly
@Beautyofdreams - 69lbs LTD is AMAZING
@heatherbluebell - welcome and congrats on the 80lbs LTD
@jimboden2 - that's great motivation! You worked hard all of your life and deserve to enjoy your retirement. It's great that you are taking control now to be there for your family later.
@lindamtuck2018 - I'm glad that you are getting some hopeful options from your doctor. You continue to inspire me with your dedication and perseverance despite the pain
@Tazaria87 - dance videos are NOT easy ... way to show him
@Megan_smartiepants1970 - good luck with your lab results today. I love your upbeat attitude despite your medical struggles
@littleflutterby - give yourself a break. It's ok to have a gain and it's really ok to not respond to every post. We are a chatty group and everyone jumps in where they can. Give yourself permission not to be perfect.
@iradi8 - nice loss3 -
Thank you so much Andrea... 1
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2/02
Logged all food.
Stayed within calorie budget.
Drank 96 oz. water.
Moved for 20 minutes.
I am feeling like a fraud today. All my insecurities about my weight are out in full force. Normally I feel pretty confident that I can lose weight and that I am now an average size (10)
and that I will keep on exercising and eating within calories.
Today, for the second time since last March, I am having doubts. I feel like an obese person masquerading as a normal weight person. Wondering how long before old habits creep back and if I can reach goal weight? The irony of this is that I have lost a total of 69.7 lbs and have 18.3 lbs to go before reaching the ideal weight for my height.
So embarrassed to say this, but hope this is okay to admit.4
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