WaistAways - February 2021 Team Chat
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Evening Friends,
Hope you're all enjoying your Tuesday. Mine's drawing to a close and I'm having an internal debate about whether to read more of my book for my anti racism group book club, or leave it and just go to bed with a magazine. I think the magazine will win.
It's perishing cold here - nothing compared to my Canadian friends, I know, but still...
I'll be thinking of you tomorrow @jugar - be well.
Night all xx4 -
Met all goals today. Steps 12,2634
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It's not official yet so I can't tell anyone but my husband and you guys (cause you won't rat me out!) but it's killing me to not blab to the world that I'm being offered a new position as an aviation inspector instead of as a maintainer and the main change will be I'm now going to work 100% at a desk instead of at a toolbox. I'll be working from home as of March 4th. My lifestyle will change completely. I get about 10000 steps daily just wandering around my workplace currently. Pre-Covid we had a full Crossfit style gym in our workplace that was free. I'm able to portion control myself by only packing the foods that fit into my calorie goal in my lunch bag. I will now be at home, likely sharing a home office with Hubby for the next year at least before we transition back to the office.
I'm happy for the new opportunity but very scared for my weight loss. The last time I had a desk job I ballooned to my highest weight ever. This job won't likely be the same stress level, and as my commute time will now be non-existent, I hope to dedicate more time to intentional exercise. I'm going to give myself until April to work out some new habits and then I might just have to join the step team to up the ante. Maybe like @Gidgitgoescrazy did I'll have to incorporate 'work walks' on my lunch breaks. I know I'm going to start snacking because the fridge is too convenient. Logging is going to have to be key! I'm so glad I've had the past 5 months with this group to develop better habits. That habit tracker is definitely keeping me on task this week. I'm accountable to a coloured square. I want to colour in that square! Even if it means doing push-ups.
K, that's enough of a novel out of me. Thank you, Dear Reader! Lol hopefully tomorrow's weigh in will reflect the extra effort with water and exercise.
Bon Dodo @jugar
Good night WaistAways
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@micki48 steps for February 9
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barre 30 minutes mid level with 8112 steps today3
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You guys are wonderful. I am feeling super positive and ready for tomorrow - had a good walk outside, a sauna, a kick-a** practice session, and extra goodies after dinner. I go in tomorrow at 10:00. Thanks for all the wishes!
@PlaneMonkey
That is great news! Even if it means you'll have to set up some well-engineered mechanisms to keep yourself on track - you will be colouring those squares for sure. We'll be here to boot you in the rear if you fall back into bad habits, I assure you!
Weigh-ins for Wednesday:
@sarkrisd (due today, but tomorrow is ok too!)
@PlaneMonkey
@AshenMoon
@EvMakesChanges
@KellyBgetsFit
@Pearl4686
I may not be able to enter everything in the spreadsheet right away, but I'll get them by the end of the week. Keep those green numbers flowing!3 -
Hi everyone! Just finally getting around to pop in. Our laptop was being used for other stuff today and couldn't get on earlier. Today was ok. Took about a 30 minute leisurely walk at our Bog Garden nearby looking to feed the ducks with my granddaughter, but they must be hiding for winter. Only two Canada Geese and we don't feed them.
I felt like my food was really off from afternoon on. Ate some not great things (Philly Cheesesteak), felt kind of yucky, but after logging, it wasn't too far over my calorie limit so it made me feel a little better.
My steps are not quite where they should be despite the walk. Too late to get those in now. Oh well. Tomorrow, I'll get there. I also start with Pilates tomorrow morning. My water has been fine. About my usual -- 80 ounces.
@PlaneMonkey Congratulations on your new position. How exciting! It will definitely be an adjustment, but you've got this. You'll figure out how to work from home and keep your eating under control. I totally believe in you.
@jugar Wishing you all the best tomorrow with your surgery. Sending good vibes for a smooth and quick recovery. Looking forward to hear that your bottom is as smooth as ice (but keep away from ice on the steps).
@Kali225 Great loss!!! Yay for you. @CurvyCalorie Great loss to you too. Good to read everyone's updates. Some great exercise in there as well as self care.
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WAISTAWAYS FEBRUARY WEEK 1 STEP RESULTS
TOTAL TEAM STEPS - 774,284
TOP STEPPERS
1st - @MandiSaysHey 103,153
2nd - @Kali225 95,280
3rd - @sunny9847 93,294
STEPPERS MEETING DAILY STEP GOAL
@sunny9847 7/7
@MandiSaysHey 7/7
@Kali225 7/7
@Micki48 6/7
@kiay131982 6/7
@CurvyCalorie 5/7
@YinxFed 6/7
Great stepping everyone!!!!
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Hellooooo!
@jugar Wishing you a successful surgery tomorrow! Can't wait to hear how it went and fingers crossed for a speedy recovery.
@PlaneMonkey Congrats on the new job! When I first started loosing weight and was home for summer vacation, I use to stage my fridge. I knew I would end up there. I had foods I should eat in pretty bowls or arranged in there clear containers at the front. I put other foods in the back or in less obvious places. It was pretty successful.4 -
@jugar Hope the surgery goes well. And that you have a speedy recovery. Good luck!1
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I think I want to switch my reporting to the method @happimess01 uses! Less zig zagging with the scale.
@jugar
PW 205.0
CW 205.2
darnit.
I adjusted my calorie goal to reflect a non-active lifestyle instead of slightly active and wow, 200 calories per day are cut. I'm going to see if I can adjust to that new reality while still in the old job so it won't be as much of a shock. We shall see.....
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Happy Wednesday morning!! Sending all the good vibes to @jugar. Know we are all thinking of you.
Just finished my 11 minute Pilates ring routine. Doesn't register much on the Fitbit, but it is felt in my muscles.
@pearl468 Wonderful loss! Look at you doing this. Keep up the great work.
@conleywoods How clever to stage your refrigerator. I like that idea for me. However, my dh would be crying "where's my ..." lol. He can never find anything in there anyway.
@PlaneMonkey Yes, those little activity adjustments can be jarring at times. Just don't beat yourself up if you go a bit over. You know you are not "non-active".
@steph1498 IKEA furniture building is kind of fun at this house. We are waiting on a fun accessory delivery right now. Wishing you warmth.
That's it for now. Make it a great day.2 -
yoyo'd back to 229, super bloated
bah!
PW: 227
CW: 229
Need to get back on track, completely slacked off in food logging as of late4 -
Evening Friends!
Today is a workout rest day for me. But after peeking at tomorrow's scheduled workout, I know it will be a sweat session.
I had a frustrating morning work-wise, but I'm getting better at pivoting my internal biosphere, so this afternoon was both positive and productive!
Other than that, water intake has been good and I've managed to log everything. Supper, family quiz (via Zoom) and then some fun TV (thank you Netflix) before bed!
Hope everyone is well today.
Yx4 -
Hi all, not a lot to write as I am trying to get back on track but thought I'd share this one....it appeals to me...of course it's not all that simple is it.
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PlaneMonkey wrote: »I think I want to switch my reporting to the method @happimess01 uses! Less zig zagging with the scale.
@jugar
PW 205.0
CW 205.2
darnit.
I adjusted my calorie goal to reflect a non-active lifestyle instead of slightly active and wow, 200 calories per day are cut. I'm going to see if I can adjust to that new reality while still in the old job so it won't be as much of a shock. We shall see.....
I hope you like it
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Met all goals today. Steps 12,2643
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@micki48 steps for February 10
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CW: 186.4
I proved today what I’ve read before. When starting the day off heavy on grainy carbs, the sugar monster tries to take over by early afternoon, craving all manner of sweets! Wow! I haven’t had the sugar brat stomp her foot so hard in a while. Good thing I was talking to a friend on the phone when it first hit. I was able to admit what I wanted to eat, drink a jar of water, and take a brief trek out in the cold, snowy yard. Enough of the urge had passed by the time I went back inside.
Tomorrow, I will eat a more protein balanced breakfast.
Nigh night!6 -
@EvMakesChanges Great job getting that sugar monster under control. That's a hard one. Must feel good to conquer it.
@jugar Thinking of you and hoping you are resting. Hopefully, you will be feeling better shortly. Sending prayers and good vibes.
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Steps feb 9: 10,296
Steps feb 10: 164582 -
Sorry for my lack if participation lately, I have been dealing with some personal/emotional stuff and just havent felt much like interacting with people.7
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PW 151.6
CW 152.4
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@jugar I hope your surgery went well.
@planemonkey Congratulations on your new job. Working from definitely has its challenges with weight loss. I have no advice, as I struggle with this too.
@yinxfed great job turning your day around. I needed to do that yesterday, but I didn't.3
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