Weight No More - February 2021 Team Chat
Replies
-
Weigh in
username - podperson1
week - 4
PW - 186.2
CW - 183.4
Will take that
2 -
pacsnc6
week 4
pw 159.8
cw 159.62 -
@podperson1 & @pacsnc6 Great losses!
@gottagetthisdown & @KellieLou412 4 Welcome to the team!
@jedaschultz & @annliz23 Nice maintain!
@sleepymom5 The meatball making (and eating) sounds like fun. Having supportive, loving family is awesome. I have two recipes, one complicated with broth and cheese and chopping stuff and the other is really just my meatloaf recipe. Line a pan with foil, add more broth to the bottom, add meatballs and bake for...(shrugs) some time. Yum! Glad your fall wasn't serious. They can be--I broke three bones in one of my feet a couple years ago slipping on ice! Good to hear you're okay!
So...it's official, I have to go back to the office March 8. Did a dry run of getting ready for work this am...up at 5:30, ready to go by 6:30. Shower, dressed, breakfast, coffee, meds. Did not manage it. Got up. Showered, dressed. Nothing else. Will try next week. Have tomorrow off...Yay! Three day weekend! I've managed to get at least one walk in every day since Monday. Must keep this up. It has been chilly but feels okay as it is not -12 anymore. No complaints here.3 -
minstrelofsarcasm
February Week Four
Weigh In Day: Thursdays
PW (Previous Weight): 167.6 (February 18th)
CW (Current Weight): 169.8 (February 25th)
LTD (Loss to Date): 64.2 lbs
Not exactly how I wanted to end the month, but I know I am gaining muscle (and eating a lot of Girl Scout cookies), so I suppose I can't complain too much. There's also water weight and stress to blame, if I need more scapegoats.
Food:
I bought Girl Scout cookies and I don't regret it. Nothing like Thin Mints to soothe a stressed heart. The only issue is that I could eat an entire sleeve of them in one sitting, and had to exercise the deepest fathoms of my self control to save myself from committing such a crime against my skinny jeans.
But seriously. I haven't been the best and haven't been the worst this past week. I've made quite a few protein mug cakes and cookies, consumed several bags of spinach, drank a bottle (3) of wine... I mean, I could do worse.
Exercise:
Have I been overdoing it? Absolutely. Peer pressure is a (ahem) heckuva drug. But the good/bad news is I recently discovered one of the instructors at the spin studio doesn't like me very much, so I'm going to give them a bit of space and not attend their class as regularly as I usually do. No saying whether I'll replace that class with a different one, but for now, that's one less class for next week.
Current Schedule:- Spin Class: Friday AM, Sunday AM, Tuesday AM, Thursday AM (Optional: Saturday AM)
- Resistance Training: Thursday PM, Sunday AM, Monday AM, Tuesday PM (Optional: Wednesday AM)
Mindset:
I made a blog post yesterday regarding how my mental health has been faring lately. Seeing the sunshine start to appear again has made a significant difference, and recognizing the sources of my stress has helped to counteract them.
Also, I received a compliment from one of the coaches leading my resistance training, and I'm always amazed by how much a single comment can make a difference. Am I still in a weird funk? For sure. But it's a smidge less funky right now, and I'll take what I can get.4 -
I haven’t been on here much lately even to creeper read, I also haven’t kept up my habit tracker. I am eating more calories which I need to work on. But overall I think I’m doing well. I will definitely be at least showing up to read more and I’ll try to catch up my habit tracker. I do think that helps me stay more focused. I probably really have gained a few pounds. There have been a few instances with chocolate. Entire bags of nuts and visiting a friend with a snack cupboard! 😂 If I gain a few pounds I’ll get it back off. I’m still eating healthy in general and I’m exercising more. If I don’t I slide! No exercise equals significantly more food. So I’m going to take up running. I mean I’m pretty far from it but I’m going to start building my endurance. Because a little jog does wonders for my mental health right now. So my first actual effort was 3/4 of a mile in 9 minutes running for 1 to 1.5 minutes and walking for 1.5 minutes. I’m going to build on that for now. Today I’m going to try for 1.25 miles in 15 minutes. We’ll see how long my knees hold up on the treadmill though. I may have to go to the track to run. It’s also gym day which I am definitely going to. Yesterday was gym day but I was at the eye drs for so long I didn’t make it. And today I have 2 friends showing up to either pick stuff up or drop it off, so I’m going to have to coordinate and plan my time well.
@sleepymom5 loved the video! SNL is great.
@pacsnc6 nice loss!
@tryingagain5 you’ve done incredibly well this month that slight gain is a blip. Next week will be better!!
@rachelrjh im glad you didn’t give up. That’s half of the battle is not being discouraged and trudging onward!!!! You’ll get there, sometimes it just takes longer than we like. Just don’t ever give up! 😁3 -
Pw 147.2 (I think lol)
Cw 147.00
I have not been active on here enough this month! It's been crazy for me these past few weeks, it's only 11am here and I'm on my third interview of the day so I feel like I havnt had time to even think. On a bright note gyms are reopening in my area and I am counting down the minutes to go back!5 -
Check in for Wednesday
Food-ugh
Water-good
Exercise-30 min walking video, PT and strength
Not good with food yesterday. Today I am exhausted. I am guessing it may be from the vaccine. I am pushing myself but not really getting anything done. Jim feels achy and feverish. It isn't supposed to last long.
Has anyone ever been on a keto diet? I got some low carb/keto bakery items and I swear I get heart burn and diarrhea from them. I did read that is a possibility but just wondering if anyone has had that problem in the past. When I did keto, I didn't do the higher fat part so I had the opposite problem.
Well...enjoy whatever is left of today everyone
@minstrelofsarcasm I wasn't thinking you were like that. I just thought it was a funny take on the spin classes
@jedaschultz What a busy week! Good luck with everything! Sending hugs!
@podperson1 Nice loss and what a great NSV! You have turned things around so I am not surprised that you are starting to see some changes.
@kirsten11872 I found out in the fall I also have arthritis in my knees. I am still trying to figure it all out. I have been ok with normal activity but am much more conscious of how my knee feels. If it starts feeling stiff, I rest it and I am usually fine a day or so after. I haven't had a bad flare since the late fall. Did your doctor recommend the Glucosamine? I was thinking of taking that.
@lennoncpa Thank you! I am a proud Mama!
@melaniedscott When was the last time going to the office. Good idea to try a dry run before you go, I am not sure if I would have thought of trying that lol! I don't think my body has ever experienced cold like you get! I am sure your warmer temps are probably colder than my cold ones! Hope spring is here soon!
@kandi3570 I will be glad to see you checking in more. The most important part is of course your "real life" and doing what you need to there. I am sure you will turn things around but I agree, I don't think you went off the rails.
@mxlaw90 Hope things settle down a bit for you. 0 -
Had another Keytruda treatment today. Since the pain in my joints has worsened on the higher dose, we decided to drop back to the lower 200 mg dose starting today. I will need to return every three weeks again for treatments, but if it doesn't cause as much pain, I'm all for it. The next scan will be in April and I'm expecting good results again, any shrinkage in tumor size will be good.
My weight is down a pound in three weeks according to the weigh ins at the hospital but they aren't as accurate as at home. A loss is a loss so I'll take it for sure.0 -
@kirsten11872
We can be bookends.😉 In October I found out I have arthritis in my right knee. I went to physical therapy for 6 weeks and that helped a lot. Not really pain anymore, more just discomfort now and then. Then I managed to twist wrong and hurt my back and right hip. My chiropractor took xrays and found arthritis starting in both areas.
Still dealing with the pain in those areas, I think partly because it hurts to move certain ways, so I tend not to. I know I should because that would probably help. I've been working with my trainer at the gym and he's been having me do exercises to try and help with the tightness in those areas.2 -
Last I was in the office was...early November? I went remote middle of last March through early July but our agency head was really antsy to get back in the office. Most staff were back early June, I was allowed an extra month because of my asthma. Then a bunch of other depts in our building were not following protocols and, probably some of our staff, a bunch of staff were sick and bunches had to quarantine (most not in my area) and they decided it wasn't worth it and sent us back home. We almost lost a staff member to covid; haven't heard how her recovery went. So...I actually like working remote. My old job I worked remote 3 days a week for 9 years, so being in an office was an adjustment...sleepymom5 wrote: »@melaniedscott When was the last time going to the office. Good idea to try a dry run before you go, I am not sure if I would have thought of trying that lol! I don't think my body has ever experienced cold like you get! I am sure your warmer temps are probably colder than my cold ones! Hope spring is here soon!
You'd asked Kirsten about glucosamine...my unsolicited 2 cents, as I've taken it for 7? years. A long time. I take it because my body doesn't produce enough collegen--so my connective tissue doesn't do a good job of stabalizing my joints, so my joints dislocate a lot. While it doesn't stop the joint pain entirely, it helps a lot. I added collegen to the mix a year or so ago and that helps too...a lot fewer dislocations. I have fewer bad days, I'll say that. I don't know if it would help arthritis...0 -
I have a confession: I like pimento cheese. Not the homemade stuff Southerners talk about (Debbie, I'm looking at you), the stuff sold by Kraft in tiny jelly jars for ridoculous prices. A couple weeks before we went to remote work the first time, I bought a jar with a plan to take stuffed celery to work (pimento cheese, peanut butter and cream cheese) but I didn't do it. So it sat it the cupboard. If I open it, I eat it.
A couple weeks ago I opened it. I behaved...I had just enough for my celery. I turned my back. The jar was more than half empty. My husband had hoovered it up. A couple days passed...I had a tiny bit with celery and then my husband made a sandwich with the rest. Sigh.
I decided, if he was going to eat it that way, I could try the homemade kind. My aunt had made some years ago for my grandmother that wasn't bad (back when both of them were still alive)...I could do better than that. And I did. It isn't half bad.
I had to sub in roasted pepper for pimento, as I couldn't find pimento. If I do it again, I might think about peppadew peppers. They might give it a little kick, more flavor I may or may not have used enough shredded cheese. But I'm happy with the result.2 -
I missed posting my weigh-in on Sunday, still 166.1
-
HAPPY FRIDAY!
todays weight: 208.9
month in review: 5.9 pounds lost (based on my trending app) and 5.25 inches lost. Not bad considering half the month I couldn't work out due to injury or power outages and I was eating at maintenance many many days. LOL I will call February a WIN!
Been a busy week on the farm with a baby born and scrambling to find it some friends. We also bought a horse. cause... why not. LOL
no one ever said we were mentally stable. :P2 -
Check in for Thursday
Not logged but not bad
Water-64 oz
Exercise-30 min walking video, PT, stretching and strength
Feeling better today but Jim still has chills and aches. I did force myself to exercise and I am glad I did. I also had a big salad for dinner. I just wanted carbs all day so I fought that.
@pacsnc6 Hope the lower dose helped with the joint pain. Sending hugs!
@melaniedscott Good luck with returning to the office. It would be nice if you had the option to continue working remote. Thank you for the information on the glucosamine, I think I will give it a try. I can't believe you made pimento cheese! I would think that would be hard.
@callsitlikeiseeit You had a great month and an eventful week with a new baby and a new horse! Congrats!!2 -
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous weight: 135.0
Today's weight: 136.5
Weekly Steps: 64,601
Omg I am so frustrated with myself. I keep going up each week! I had an eating party by myself last night so it’s not at all a surprise. Just can’t seem to get into the right frame of mine. I know I would feel better about myself if I would eat right. Why can’t I stop myself?????2 -
Ljdanny
Week 4
Cw 191.81 -
Hi all,
@kirsten11872 - glad to see you back, reading everyone's posts def helps me with the motivation as well x
@melaniedscott - I'm with you, I much prefer working from home! My work have been super keen to get everyone back into the office as well so have compromised with them and I go in one day a week and work the rest from home. It does at least mean I speak to people other than my flatmate I suppose lol! Confession time - I had to google what pimento cheese even was
guess we don't really have it this side of the pond.
@minstrelofsarcasm - speaking of not having things over here, I'm always so grateful we don't have Girl Scout cookies - adorable children bringing treats right to your door would be just too much temptation for me Glad you're feeling a little better headwise x
@kandi3570 - sounds like you're in a positive mindset and I always think that's half the battle
@sleepymom5 - I've done low carb/keto on occasion and I do find it can sometimes give me an upset stomach, especially the first couple of days. Some people have told me it was prob because I was concentrating too much on the protein side and not enough on the fat, but I'm not an expert by any means. Glad you're feeling a bit better after the jab.
@callsitlikeiseeit - great loss for the month, especially considering what you've been dealing with Yay, for a horse (seems like a fab idea to me, but no one would really vouch for my mental state either lol), is it the one in your new profile pic, cause if so they're just gorgeous 
@lennoncpa - *hugs* have def done the solo eating parties! Just try and take it one day at a time, you can do this x
Not the best day yesterday, had a few drinks and alcohol always makes me crave carbs *sighs*. Still it's only one day so back on plan today and hopefully won't have mucked me up too much.1 -
podperson1 wrote: »
@callsitlikeiseeit - great loss for the month, especially considering what you've been dealing with Yay, for a horse (seems like a fab idea to me, but no one would really vouch for my mental state either lol), is it the one in your new profile pic, cause if so they're just gorgeous
Yes, it is
0 -
Kandi 3570
Weigh in day Saturday
PW 179.6
CW 179.8
Gain 0.2 lbs
Steps 77,212
2 -
@sleepymom5 yes I have gastric intestinal issues if I have too much “sugar alcohol”. whatever that is. I do pretty well with fiber one brownies so maybe the fiber balances it out. 🤷♀️
@pacsnc6 i think I do have a good attitude. Sometimes I’m too easy on myself. Sugar cravings are pretty par for the course of quitting smoking, so I’m going with the flow and trying to make sure I don’t go too overboard. I can gain a little and I’m ok with that someday I will take it back off.
I didn’t get as many steps as I would have liked this week. Nor did I run as much as I would have liked. It was a very busy week. I think I need a day to get myself back on track. I did run when I had a moment and I do think it’s great exercise. My knees and ankles do not like it on the treadmill at least. So I’m going to try out the track at the y and the one at the football field. We’ll see how my joints do there. I feel great overall I’m just worn out mentally from this hectic crazy week.
1 -
@sleepymom5 Pimento cheese isn't very hard, really, or time consuming. Just shred cheese, blend with cream cheese and a little mayo. Add diced pimentos, garlic & onion powder and a little minced jalapeno (if you want) and blend some more. Also...on the glucosamine topic: don't expect immediate, obvious results. The first 3 months, I didn't think it was making an impact. And I quit taking it. THEN I noticed. Very subtle.
@podperson1 Girl scout cookies are fun, yummy, and for a good cause. I'm with Ashley...I could easily eat an entire sleeve of thin mints in a sitting. But I ration myself...one serving only (150 cal). I buy a bunch and 'hide' then in the spare room and we spread them out. I think it was October last year before they were gone. And...I think there is something similar to pimento cheese over there called cheeky cheese but it may be a specialy regional kind of thing.1 -
dbrinkmeyer
Weigh In Day: Saturday
Week: 4
PW (Previous Weight): 189.1
CW (Current Weight): 189.6
Steps 5468 boo
Came back to the cold weather so no going outside every day I didn't do my daily cardio tape which I had planned. Have to do it early enough while DH is sleeping. (I like privacy during my workout.) Today I did get it done. Still completed my daily yoga (15 mins)
You'd think at some point the extra muscle I've been building is going to start picking up some of the calories. Now that I am back home I had 3 sessions left with my trainer. She killed me on Thursday. She noticed that I worked out while I was gone so she kept adding weight to my routine. A little sore still, but in a good way.
Weight training good, cardio not.
Here's what I am struggling with. I have more work that needs to be done than a human can do in a day. What's driving me is the 500K loss in annual revenue. If I don't turn something around soon I will lose staff. I have about 3 months of reserves to keep it going. I just need to frame for myself that if I don't workout first thing, I won't have the stamina to achieve the goals. It has to become a must. I'll be accountable on doing and logging it. Feel free to chastise me if I don't. (Not that I'm giving YOU extra work.)
Health and strength are my priority. My first grandchild will arrive in August. I'll be a first time grandmother at 57. Here's the thing, I have SIX children. They are just now starting to have kids. I want to be active in their lives.
I'm sorry team. I will try harder next week. The weather forecast shows tolerable outdoor weather so steps are back on.3 -
Maintenance weight 136.0
Weekly steps 385591 -
@kandi3570 Sorry you've had such a rough week! Kudos on the progress for quitting smoking!
@pacsnc6 Glad you are figuring out the right dosage and getting that sorted. Joint pain is the pits! Hoping you get the results you want/need!
@sleepymom5 Forgot to say it earlier...glad you guys could get the vaccine, hope Jim's feeling better soon!
[I'm editing to add this...
@dbrinkmeyer Don't be so hard on yourself! You are working it and under a lot of stress. Here is the thing with stress--it releases a hormone in the body called cortisol. High levels of cortisol can slow weightloss. Make sure to take care of yourself and do de-stressing, too. Congrats on becoming a g-ma! ]
I took yesterday off with my husband and we hung out, took a long walk. He decided he was in the mood for a hamburger so we walk to a burger joint (~2.5 miles both ways), had burgers and walked back. It was good we did the walk to counterbalance all those calories! It was a new place called Fat Shack (what a name!) and while the food was fine, we probably won't go back. For a burger, it was a bit pricy and nothing amazing, and most of their menu was a bit horrifying.
I made phad thai for dinner and that was nice. Had a new jar of tamarind, which is disappointing, the jar I had was pulp, I think, and this is concentrate and it is NOT the same thing. The flavor is...wrong. Anyway, tried a new recipe for the sauce, which I think would be awesome with proper tam...Instead of frying the tofu in oil, I used one of my nonstick skillets and it worked really well.
Today I'm going walking with a friend. Last time we walked at the place we're going, we lost track of time and walked nearly 7.5 miles! Probably NOT doing that today.
Have a terrific day, everyone!3 -
Zumba_luvah
Week 4
Pw- 160
Cw- 162.64 -
Check in for Friday
Food-logged and under
Water-80 oz
Exercise-30 min walking tape. Pt and stretching
I had a very good day yesterday. I am planning to have another today! I have to stop this back and forth if I want to get this weight off. Jim and I are feeling better after the vaccine. I was feeling better about a day after, Jim's symptoms were worse and lasted longer. I heard if you had a severe case of covid that the side effects are worse. For those who are new, Jim had a very severe case and was on a ventilator for 13 days last March-April so we were expecting him to get side effects. I was just exhausted for a day and had a sore arm so not too bad.
Hope everyone enjoys their last days of February!
@lennoncpa I struggle with the eating too. This has to be your most stressful time of year. Have you ever been successful with weight loss during tax season before? If so, do you remember what you did? Maybe make a plan that isn't too restrictive during this time. Even if it is to be sure to eat healthy meals. I am not sure if you end up skipping meals because you are so busy. That could lead to more snacking and overeating when you get home. Also, instead of losing, maybe plan to maintain during this time. You can do this
@podperson1. I am sure one day won't set you back. You have doing well so keep it up Thanks for the information on your experience with low carb. I am thinking maybe the low carb treats aren't for me. I am just trying to watch my carbs, not do a low carb or keto diet. I am not one to get digestive issues so I don't think it is worth it for me.
@kandi3570 Sounds like you still had a good week even though it was hectic. Hope you can take the weekend to recharge and rest. Thanks for the information about the low carb. I am looking for a little sweet something that is low carb so I think I am going to give those fiber one brownies a try.
@melaniedscott Sounds like a nice day yesterday. What a great idea to walk to the restaurant and a pretty impressive walk too! Enjoy the walk with your friend today too xo
@dbrinkmeyer Maybe the early workouts will help clear your head so you can find a solution to your problem. Sometimes when you are working out and eating right, other things in your life also fall into place. I am becoming a first time grandmother in June! I am in a similar situation with 5 children of my own so that is lighting a fire under me to get in better shape.
2 -
@melaniedscott thank you, you're right I need to frame it that the workout will combat the stress. I have a hard time doing something for myself just because I want to You've inspired me to look into tamarind paste. I've never used it. My "pad thai" is made with shiritaki noodles. Makes it feel like cheating. We're having this tonight.
@sleepymom5 You're right. Congrats on becoming grandma, too. I want to be able to crawl on the ground and put hot wheels tracks together with my grandsons. So scary that even the vaccine is bringing back remnants from his severe illness. Good job on Friday.0 -
Weigh In Day: Friday’s
HW (Highest Weight): 155
PW (Previous Weight): 149.2 (Feb 19)
CW (Current Weight): 149.5
Sorry, last night was my ten year anniversary so we took the day off and partied at home, since that’s all we really can do... I forgot all my responsibilities 🤷🏻♀️😅3 -
@bumpbreakcar Happy Anniversary!
@minstrelofsarcasm I will be back in the challenge for March. Staring weight 202.4 and weigh in day Friday. Thank you2 -
BlueSkyNomad
Weigh In Day: Friday
SW: 214.7
PW: 211
CW: 211
LTD: 3.7
Steps:
4907 20 Feb
6085 21 Feb
5415 22 Feb
6923 23 Feb
10184 24 Feb
5517 25 Feb
8447 26 Feb
@minstrelofsarcasm Can you please change my weigh in day to Saturday? Thank you 😊
1
This discussion has been closed.